Explore Louisburg, Kansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Louisburg |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Miami County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.619456 |
| Longitude | -94.68079 |
| Population | 4,969 |
| Density | 393.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 66053 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| County Seat | Paola |
| School District | Louisburg Unified School District 416 |
Louisburg holds a quiet place upon the vast, open plains where the sky seems to stretch wider than the earth itself. It lies 18.7 miles southeast of Gardner, KS (from Gardner, KS: bearing 135°T), and is situated 19.6 miles south-southeast of Olathe. The land surrounding Louisburg displays a modest topography, defined by expansive fields that transition into gentle rises as one looks toward the distant horizon where Badger Ridge sits thirty miles away. Travelers passing through the area might notice the way sunlight catches the swaying grasses, casting long, amber shadows that soften the edges of the horizon. Nearby, the waters of Louisburg Lake provide a reflective surface for the changing clouds, while the presence of South Wea Creek adds a steady, rhythmic pulse to the local landscape. Unknown Park offers an immediate expanse of green space where the wind carries the scent of dry soil and native vegetation across the open ground.
Louisburg emerged from the ambition of early settlers who recognized the potential of this fertile, inland territory for agriculture and trade. The local economy maintains a steady connection to these roots, balancing modern commerce with a persistent reliance on the productivity of the surrounding plains. Industry here functions with a quiet efficiency, reflecting a history of hard work and careful stewardship of the land. Small businesses and agricultural enterprises anchor the daily life of Louisburg, ensuring that the labor of the past remains relevant to the needs of the present. The pace of life is dictated by the seasons, moving with a deliberate cadence that respects the cycles of growth and harvest.
Cultural life in Louisburg finds expression through community gatherings and a shared pride in the heritage of the region. Residents often congregate near local landmarks that serve as silent witnesses to the generations who have walked these streets before them. While the town remains modest in scale, it possesses a distinct character shaped by the resilience of those who call it home. The atmosphere is one of understated endurance, where the simple architecture of the buildings stands in contrast to the immense, shifting theater of the Kansas sky. Life here remains grounded in the realities of the plains, offering a perspective that favors substance and community over the fleeting distractions of larger, more crowded places.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Louisburg, Kansas. Coordinates: 38.619456, -94.68079. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Louisburg includes the ZIP code (66053), telephone area code (913), county seat of Miami County (Paola), and school district assignment (Louisburg Unified School District 416).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |