Over a hundred years ago, the small 11 block Town of Strother straddled the Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks. Today, that small town consists of 65 square miles and is known as the City of Lee's Summit.
Lee's Summit is a city in Jackson County and Cass County also a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri.Hundred years ago, the small 11 block Town of Strother straddled the Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks. Today, that small town has developed into what we know as the Lee’s Summit and covers a total area of 159.7 km² (61.7 mi²).

Land area: 59.5 square miles

Latitude: 38.92 N

Longitude: 94.37 W

Population: 80,338 as on 2005

Local festivals include:

• Oktoberfest - Sept. 22-23, 2006