Edmond was founded in 1879, it lies 5 miles south of Downtown Topeka. Its current population is 7,600 Sims with a Caucasian majority. The city's major source of income is tourism, as Edmond's old building attract many.

9 months ago, Topeka and the surrounding areas were devastated by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that left many of the 19th Century buildings breached and condemned. Many local businesses shut down because of the lack of tourist industry in the area and consequently residents left the area.