Abilene places 3rd in USA Today 10Best Historic Small Towns

ABILENE, Kan. (KSNW) — Abilene has placed 3rd in USA Today’s 10Best Historic Small Towns.

Abilene has placed in the top 10 list for the last 6 six years.

“Abilene’s consistent Top 10 ranking is a testament to our community’s relentless commitment to preserving and promoting its history,” says Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau Director in a news release. “Our enthusiasm to promote and share Abilene is contagious and inspires thousands of voters each year to vote for Ike’s hometown.”

A USA Today panel of expert submits town nominations each year and then USA Today selects 20 for the public to vote on for the Top 10. In order to be selected, the towns must have a population below 25,000 people.

You can view the full list of winners by clicking here. Abilene has also received awards and recognition from multiple publications including True West and The Smithsonian Magazine.

For more about the City of Abilene, click here.