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Lake Shawnee

Lake Shawnee is a reservoir in , . Lake Shawnee is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Topeka Correctional Facility and Topeka Cemetery.

Prison
is a Kansas Department of Corrections state prison for women located in . Built in the 1970s, in 1995 it became the only women's prison in the state. is situated 2 miles north of Lake Shawnee.

Cemetery
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The is a cemetery in , United States. Established in 1859, it is the oldest chartered cemetery in the state of Kansas. The 80-acre cemetery had more than 35,000 burials by 2019, including several prominent Kansans. is situated 2 miles northwest of Lake Shawnee.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Topeka and Tecumseh.

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is the capital of . Visitors come to see the Kansas Museum of History, Zoo, and Renisch Rose Gardens. The metropolitan area is rich in history and highly favored by nature. In 2019, it was home to 125,000 people.

Village
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is a census-designated place in , United States, and situated along the . As of the 2020 census, the population was 696. The community and township are both named for the Shawnee chief. is situated 3½ miles northeast of Lake Shawnee.

Hamlet
, Kansas, is an area of , in United States. Although not officially a city, it is treated like one by many of its residents, and experiences relatively low crime rates compared to the rest of Topeka. is situated 4½ miles northwest of Lake Shawnee.

Lake Shawnee

Latitude
39.01306° or 39° 0′ 47″ north
Longitude
-95.63081° or 95° 37′ 51″ west
Elevation
958 feet (292 metres)
Open location code
86F62979+6M
Geo­Names ID
4274156
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Satellite Map

Discover Lake Shawnee from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Mathews Park and Highland Park.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Shawnee County Dam and Dornwood Park.

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