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Czech Capital of Kansas

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Czech Capital of Kansas

Wilson, KS | Ellsworth County

Immigrants from Czechoslovakia began settling here in 1874, and 100 years later Wilson rightfully dubbed itself the Czech Capital of Kansas. The Czech Festival celebrates this heritage the last weekend of every July. Signs in Czech welcome you (Vitame Vas na Wilson) to this unique town where even downtown's narrow red-brick street presents a European feel (Kansas style).

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