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Cedar Crest
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National Register of Historic Places

Cedar Crest

On the National Register since 198244 years
Listed 1982Topeka
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About Cedar Crest

Cedar Crest, at Cedar Crest Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1982. The Register lists it for its politics, architecture and communications, at the state level. The listing covers 20 acres.

What it isOfficial residence of the governor, in Topeka, Kansas, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1929 to today

  1. 1929Built, designed by William Drewin Wight
  2. 1982Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 44 years
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Finding Cedar Crest

Cedar Crest Rd., Topeka

Directions

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

7 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BSecurity Benefit Association Hospital BuildingBuilt 19250.7 miBMenninger Clinic BuildingBuilding1.4 miBAnton-Woodring HouseBuilt 19261.5 miBEvergreen Court ApartmentsBuilt 19371.7 miBPottawatomie Baptist Mission Site (Additional Documentation)Built 18551.7 miSPottawatomie Baptist Mission Building and Site (Boundary Increase)Built 18551.7 miStWea Creek Bowstring Arch Truss BridgeBuilt 18701.8 mi

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Questions about Cedar Crest

Is Cedar Crest on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 6, 1982 (Register number 82002672).

Is Cedar Crest a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Kansas has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sumner Elementary School and Monroe Elementary School, 3.4 miles away.

Can you visit Cedar Crest?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.