How Did KCK and KCMO End Up with the Same Name? Explore the History

For the past decade, the NFL playoffs have brought a lot of attention to Kansas City.

Every January and February, the Kansas City Public Library sees more people visiting our local history FAQ page to find out, "Why is there a Kansas City in both Kansas and Missouri?"

Although the Chiefs missed this year’s postseason, the team still made national news in December when ownership announced they would leave Arrowhead Stadium for a new facility in Kansas. This led some NFL fans to ask, “Don’t the Chiefs already play in Kansas?”

With the World Cup coming up this summer and knowing that some international visitors might also be confused, What’s Your KCQ? explores how two cities on either side of the state line ended up with the same name.

Read the rest of the story at KCHistory.org or on The Kansas City Star website. Plus, access The Kansas City Star articles, both past and present, on the Library website with a Library card.