Kalvesta, Kansas
Kalvesta is an unincorporated community in Finney County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located on K-156 about 20 miles (32 km) west of Jetmore and 18 miles (29 km) north-northeast of Cimarron.
Kalvesta, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Finney County (legend) | |
  Kalvesta  Kalvesta | |
| Coordinates: 38°03′34″N 100°17′11″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Finney |
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-35850 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 471575 [1] |
History
Kalvesta was derived from the Greek kalos, meaning "beautiful", and Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home.[2]
Kalvesta had a post office from the 1880s until 1998.[3]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Kalvesta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
Education
The community is served by Cimarron–Ensign USD 102 public school district.
References
- "Kalvesta, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey
- "Profile for Kalvesta, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- Climate Summary for Kalvesta, Kansas
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Finney County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Finney County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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