Lee's Summit, Missouri

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Lee's Summit, Missouri

Name

Lee's Summit, Missouri

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Lee's Summit is located in Jackson and Cass counties, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Originally incorporated as Strother in 1865, it was renamed Lee's Summit in 1868, honoring local citizen Pleasant John Graves Lea. The city transformed from an agricultural community to a commuter suburb after WWII, boasting a strong public school district.

Statistics

Area

169.36 km²

Population

101,108

Location