Sycamore, Kansas

Sycamore is an unincorporated community in northern Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 75 north of the city of Independence.[1]

Sycamore, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Montgomery County (legend)
Sycamore
Sycamore
Coordinates: 37°19′37″N 95°42′56″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMontgomery
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67363
Area code620

History

Sycamore had its start by the building of the railroad through that territory.[2]

The post office, established as Lay in 1887, was renamed Sycamore in 1896.[3] It has a post office with the ZIP code 67363.[4]

Geography

Its elevation is 843 feet (257 m), and it is located at 37°19′37″N 95°42′56″W (37.3270085, -95.7155358).[5]

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, Sycamore has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

The community is served by Independence USD 446 public school district.

References
  1. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 41.
  2. Duncan, L. Wallace (1903). History of Montgomery County, Kansas. Press of Iola Register. pp. 82.
  3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  4. USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  5. Geographic Names Information System Feature Detail Report, Geographic Names Information System, 1978-10-13. Accessed 2008-04-12.
  6. Climate Summary for Sycamore, Kansas

Further reading
See also: List of books about Montgomery County, Kansas


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