City of Abilene, Kansas

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The city of Abilene. Kansas is a municipal Corporation located in Dickinson county. Kansas. Abilene is the seat of county government for Dickinson county. AS of the 2010 census. The population of Abilene was 6.844. Abilene is governed under a COMMISSION-MANAGER form of government. The city commission is five member body elected AT-LARGE. Three members are elected for Four year terms and TWO for TWO year terms. The city commission is responsible for the development of policy that is implemented by a city manager that is appointed by the city commission. The Dwight D. Eisenhower presidential library. Museum. And boyhood home is located in Abilene. Other attractions located in Abilene include OLD Abilene town. The smoky valley railroad excursion train. The national greyhound hall of fame and museum. The great plains theatre. The heritage center of Dickinson county.

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The City of Abilene, Kansas is located where the Smoky River Valley turns into the Flint Hills in North Central Kansas. Conveniently, located about 25 minutes from Salina and Junction City, and 35 minutes from Manhattan, Kansas, Abilene provides the perfect location for balance between larger communities and a small, rural community. Abilene is located between Exits 272 and 275 on Interstate 70.

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Phone: (785) 263-2550

Address: PO Box 519, Abilene, KS 67410