Greenwich, Kansas
Greenwich, Kansas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67055 |
| Area code | 316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 473873[1] |
Greenwich is an unincorporated community in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. Greenwich is 9.5 miles (15.3 km) northeast of downtown Wichita. Greenwich has a post office with ZIP code 67055.[2]
History
Greenwich had its start by the building of the St. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita Railroad through that territory.[3]
The first post office in Greenwich was established in September 1874.[4]
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, Greenwich has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
References
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- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ Bentley, Orsemus Hills (1910). History of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas: Past and Present. Windmill Publications. p. 630.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
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