Introduction to Leawood,Kansas
Leawood, Kansas, in Johnson county, is located 2 miles E of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and is 8 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri and is part of the surrounding Kansas City metro area; the city is not an isolated city.
Leawood History
The City of Leawood was named after a retired police officer and landowner, Oscar G. Lee. Arriving in the year 1922, Lee purchased the land to fulfill his dreams, which became the foundation of the present-day Leawood. The Native Americans were the first inhabitant of the city followed by the French and American explorers and settlers, who later became the region’s leading residential and business communities. It is located in Johnson County, in the Kansas City metro area.
Leawood and nearby Attractions
- Meadowbrook Country Club
- Adam Legler Barn Museum
- Legacy West Park
- Heart of America Golf Course
- Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
- Kansas City Museum
Things To Do In Leawood
The stone barn of the Adam Legler Barn Museum, which was built in 1864, is one of the major tourist attractions. Golf lovers can also enjoy their leisure hours at the Heart of America Golf Course. The Swope Park is also worth taking a look around. To know more about the history of Kansas City, tourists can visit the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site.
Leawood Transportation
Flights can be availed from Kansas City International Airport.
Leawood Higher Education
Higher education in Leawood can be pursued through Kansas City Kansas Community College, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Park University, Penn Valley Community College, and University of Kansas.