Lyons, Kansas

Founded: 1876
Population: 3688
Elevation: 1700 feet
Latitude: 38° 20' 42" N
Longitude: 98° 12' 5" W
School District: USD 405
ZIP code: 67554
Area Code: 620

Sculpture in front of the Coronado-Quivira Museum

Lyons is the county seat of Rice [RC] County. The beautiful courthouse square provides a perfect image of how a town ought to be.
The Coronado-Quivira (Rice County) Museum is one of the best small museums in Kansas. The articles are grouped in informative and interesting displays.
Four miles west of Lyons, beside highway US 56, there is a monument to Father Juan de Padilla killed by Indians in the sixteenth century.

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Special Events Lyons Back-To-School-BBQ in August is filled with activities and a street dance.
Arts & Crafts Fair - 4th Saturday in September

Veterans' Day Parade - Saturday closest to November 11 , 10:30am

Lighting the Square and Santa arrives! - Friday after Thanksgiving

Lighted Christmas Parade - in December

Newspapers Lyons Daily News (620) 257-2368 / 210 W. Commercial
See the Chamber's active web page at Lyons Chamber for current information!