150 Years of Topeka Mayors
Names, dates, and photographs of Topeka mayors from 1858-present.

Biographical Dictionary of Kansas Artists
Includes artists active before 1945. Compiled by Susan Craig, Art & Architecture Librarian at the University of Kansas.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Opened on May 17, 2004 in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision ending desegregation, Brown v. Board of Education.

Charles Curtis House
Curtis served as Vice President under Herbert Hoover, and was the first Native American and the first Kansan to hold this office. The Curtis House is now a museum.

Historic Downtown Topeka Walking Tour
A self-guided walking tour map. The map covers an area bounded by 4th Street on the north, 10th Street on the south, Topeka Blvd. on the west, and Quincy Street on the east.

Kansas State Capitol
History, photographs, and visitor information for the State Capitol of Kansas.

Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade
Six acre Historic Site featuring a Victorian home, a log cabin, and other historic treasures.

Shawnee County Historical Society
Formed in 1946, the Shawnee County Historical Society works to preserve and promote the history of Topeka and Shawnee County. The society has published more than 80 bulletins covering the history, culture, and heritage of Topeka and Shawnee County.

Shawnee County Information (KSHS)
Historical and demographic information on Shawnee County. Hosted by the Kansas State Historical Society. 

Shawnee County Kansas GenWeb
Genealogical information for Shawnee County. Part of the Kansas GenWeb project.

Topeka City Directory 1874-1875
A complete transcription of the 1874-1875 Topeka City Directory published by F.H. Woodbury.

Topeka City Directory 1912
An indexed scan of an original 1912 Topeka City Directory. Available through DistantCousin.com.

Topeka Genealogical Society
Founded in 1965, the Topeka Genealogical Society operates a library, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter and a quarterly journal, and offers opportunities to learn more about genealogy through classes and an annual conference.