Sycamore, Kansas Explained

Sycamore, Kansas
Settlement Type:CDP
Image Map1:Map of Montgomery Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Montgomery County (legend)
Pushpin Map:Kansas#USA
Pushpin Label:Sycamore
Pushpin Label Position:top
Coordinates:37.3247°N -95.7153°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Montgomery
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Title1:Platted
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:840
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:70
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:67363
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:620
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-69725
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2804501

Sycamore is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 70.[1] It is located along U.S. Route 75 north of the city of Independence.

History

Sycamore was founded when the railroad was first built through the area.[2]

The post office, established as Lay in 1887, was renamed Sycamore in 1896.[3] It has a post office with the ZIP code 67363.[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, Sycamore has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics

Education

The community is served by Independence USD 446 public school district.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile of Sycamore, Kansas (CDP) in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . May 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220531150840/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2069725 . May 31, 2022 . live.
  2. Book: History of Montgomery County, Kansas . Press of Iola Register . Duncan, L. Wallace . 1903 . 82.
  3. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . Kansas Historical Society . 16 June 2014.
  4. https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm?citybyzipcode USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  5. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=459341&cityname=Sycamore%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Sycamore, Kansas