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Lebanon, Kansas: Geographical Center of the 48 States

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U.S. Center Chapel

This is a very small chapel outside of Lebanon. The chapel has seating forabout 6 friendly people and was well kept up. It is purported to be "the Geographical Center of the U.S.A." It sits on a little rise overlooking a corn field. Nearby is a defunct motel. You can get info on how to get there from the cafe in Lebanon.

[Penny Spring, 06/16/2002]

Nearby is this monument marking the "Geographical Center of the 48 States."

Geographical Center of the 48 States

Address:
Hwy 191, Lebanon, KS
Directions:
The U.S. Center monument is northwest of town on Hwy 191, three miles north of US Hwy 36, and one mile west of US Hwy 281.
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