Humboldt, Kansas, "America's Hometown"
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N 37° 48.070 W 095° 26.113
15S E 285602 N 4186548
Welcome sign to Humboldt, KS posted at the south end of town on 9th Street (Old US169). A duplicate sign is at the north end of town.
Waymark Code: WM1BGD
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2007
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Humboldt, Kansas was founded in 1857 and named for Baron Von Humboldt. It was the birthplace of professional baseball players Walter (Big Train) Johnson, who played for the Washington Senators, and George Sweatt, who played for the Kansas City Monarchs.
More information and collections about both ball players can be found at the Humboldt Historical Museum. There are also ball diamonds named for each in town.
More information about Humboldt,Kansas may be found at the following link: (
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