Barclay, Kansas Explained

Barclay is an unincorporated community in Osage County, Kansas, United States.

History

Barclay was a station on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[1]

A post office was opened in Barclay in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[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, Barclay has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

External links

38.5772°N -95.8803°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 151.
  2. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . Kansas Historical Society . 22 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009122858/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3AOS . October 9, 2013 .
  3. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=527641&cityname=Barclay%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Barclay, Kansas