Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States KS
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Description: The geographic center of the contiguous United States, sometimes referred to as the "geographical center of the coterminous U.S.," is located in northern Kansas. Specifically, it is situated in Smith County, about 2 miles northwest of the town of Lebanon, Kansas. The coordinates for the geographic center of the contiguous United States are approximately 39.828175 degrees north latitude and 98.5795 degrees west longitude. This point is calculated based on the average latitude and longitude of the entire land area of the 48 contiguous states, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. It serves as a significant geographical reference point and is often marked with a monument or plaque to commemorate its location.