Shawnee
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With all the outdoor fun opportunities, museums, and cultural villages that make up this thriving metropolis, there is something for everyone. With such great options it can be hard to zero in on your top destination but with some research, and a camper van rental, you will find yourself enthralled by what surrounds you.
In Shawnee, KS you can still see vestiges of America's past. From the Osage people who inhabited this land for millennia to more recent settlers like Charles Towne Landing’s founder, James Waddy, an engaging character in American history himself. A camper van rental is a great way to experience the surrounding area. Transport Brewery is a local favorite in the city of Shawnee. It specializes in crafting various types and flavors, but their most famous brews are made with Kansas ingredients like Farmhouse ale or Creamy Peanut Butter Porter. A camper van van rental will transport you there.
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The name Shawnee Mission comes from the old Methodist mission that was set up to minister and teach religion among Native Americans.
The elevation of Shawnee, KS is 1066 feet above sea level.
When the first county seat, Gum Springs, was founded in 1856, it became known as a thriving town with plenty of natural resources. In 1922 it was reincorporated and the name was changed to Shawnee.