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Vassar, Kansas

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Vassar, Kansas
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyOsage
Elevation
1,109 ft (338 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66543
Area code785
GNIS feature ID479316[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]

See also

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Vassar, Kansas