Wright, Kansas
| Wright, Kansas | |
|---|---|
| census-designated place | |
  Wright, Kansas | |
| Coordinates: 37°46′50″N 99°53′31″W / 37.78056°N 99.89194°WCoordinates: 37°46′50″N 99°53′31″W / 37.78056°N 99.89194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ford |
| Elevation | 2,533 ft (772 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 67882 |
| Area code(s) | 620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 473733[1] |
Wright is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Ford County, Kansas, United States. Wright is located on U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 56 7 miles (11 km) east of Dodge City. Wright has a post office with ZIP code 67882.[2]
Wright is named for Robert M. Wright, a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 1875 to 1883 and one of the founders and early mayors of Dodge City.[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, Wright 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
- ↑ "Robert Marr Wright". findagrave.com. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Wright, Kansas
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