Vassar, Kansas
| Vassar, Kansas | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Vassar, Kansas | |
| Coordinates: 38°38′50″N 95°37′21″W / 38.64722°N 95.62250°WCoordinates: 38°38′50″N 95°37′21″W / 38.64722°N 95.62250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osage |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 66543 |
| Area code(s) | 785 |
| GNIS feature ID | 479316[1] |
Vassar is an unincorporated community in Osage County, Kansas, United States. Vassar is located along a railroad line 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Lyndon. Vassar has a post office with ZIP code 66543.[2]
History
A post office was opened in La Mont's Hill (an extinct town) in 1871, but it was moved to Vassar in 1887.[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, Vassar has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ ZIP Code Lookup
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Vassar, Kansas
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