Name 2 of the 3 rivers that run through Johnson County
Kansas River
Marais de Cygnes
Blue River
100
Gardner was founded where what 2 trails divided?
The California Trail and the Santa Fe Trail
100
In what year was the American Legion Post #19 organized?
1922
200
Which State was once a part of Mexico?
Texas
200
What city in Kansas boasts the worlds largest ball of twine?
Cawker City
200
Name the 2 counties in Missouri that border Johnson County Kansas
Jackson County
Cass County
200
Gardner schools are part of what USD?
231
200
What regiment was LeRoy Hill a part of?
The 15th Field Artillery Regiment, nickname the “Indian Heads”
300
Who was the candidate in the Presidential Election of 1992, who did not belong to Republican or Democratic Party?
Hugo Ross Perot
300
On what day is Kansas Day celebrated?
January 29th
300
How many county government districts are there in Johnson County?
6
300
According to the US Census Bureau, Gardner has a total area of how many square miles?
10.17
300
What is the definition of "inculcate"?
Verb
Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction.
Teach (someone) an attitude, idea, or habit by such instruction: "they will try to inculcate you with a respect for culture"
400
What is the number of Judges on the Federal Supreme Court?
9
400
Kansas was the ___________ state to enter the Union
34th
400
What year was the Kansas Constitution amended to allow alcoholic liquor sales by the individual drink?
1986
400
Gardner was settled primarily by emigrants from what eastern State?
Massachusetts
400
What year was the American Legion chartered in Congress?
1919
500
When was Pearl Harbor attacked by the Japanese Air Force?
December 7, 1941
500
At one time in the State of Kansas, it was against the law to serve ice cream on what?
Cherry Pie
500
What year was Johnson County established?
1855
500
What year was Gardner settled?
1857
500
What is considered the Legion's single greatest legislative achievement?