Western Highlands

Western Highlands is a residential area in , , . Western Highlands is situated nearby to , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cathedral of Saint Peter and Memorial Hall.

Church
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The is a Roman Catholic cathedral in , and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. is situated 1½ miles south of Western Highlands.

Community center
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, or Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, is a multi-purpose auditorium located in . The 3,500-seat auditorium, which has a permanent stage, is used for public assemblies, concerts and sporting events. is situated 1½ miles southeast of Western Highlands.

School
Sumner Academy of Arts and Science is a magnet school in and is operated by the Kansas City USD 500 school district. Named for abolitionist Charles Sumner, it started in 1905 during a period of racial tension as a segregated school for black students, which offered vocational training, but emphasized college-preparatory training. is situated 1 mile southeast of Western Highlands.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kansas City and Fairfax.

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is a city in the state of , in the United States of America, and a suburb of , . , Kansas, is often referred to as KCK, and , Missouri, as KCMO.

Hamlet
The Industrial District is a manufacturing area of , on the Goose Island river bend of the . The US 69 Missouri River Bridge provides access to the district from Missouri's and . is situated 1½ miles east of Western Highlands.

Quarter
is a historic neighborhood in , located on a bluff overlooking the confluence of the and at Kaw Point. is situated 2 miles southeast of Western Highlands.

Western Highlands

Latitude
39.1333° or 39° 7′ 60″ north
Longitude
-94.64135° or 94° 38′ 29″ west
Open location code
86F749M5+8F
Open­Street­Map ID
way 561468334
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
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Highlights include Christ Church of the New Covenant and Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church.

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