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Deerhead, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°14′18″N 98°54′42″W / 37.23833°N 98.91167°W / 37.23833; -98.91167
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Deerhead, Kansas
Deerhead, Kansas is located in Kansas
Deerhead, Kansas
Deerhead, Kansas
Deerhead, Kansas is located in the United States
Deerhead, Kansas
Deerhead, Kansas
Coordinates: 37°14′18″N 98°54′42″W / 37.23833°N 98.91167°W / 37.23833; -98.91167
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyBarber
Elevation
1,949 ft (594 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code620
GNIS feature ID484520[1]

Deerhead is an unincorporated community in Barber County, Kansas, United States. Deerhead is 18 miles (29 km) west-southwest of Medicine Lodge.

History

A post office in Deerhead was established in 1885, closed temporarily in 1894, reopened in 1895, and closed permanently in 1923.[2]

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, Deerhead has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deerhead, Kansas
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  3. ^ Climate Summary for Deerhead, Kansas