Sycamore, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
37°19′29″N 95°42′55″W / 37.32472°N 95.71528°W / 37.32472; -95.71528[1]CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountyMontgomeryElevation840 ft (260 m)Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total70Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP code
67363
Area code620FIPS code20-69725GNIS ID2804501[1]

Sycamore is an unincorporated community in northern Montgomery County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 70.[2] 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.[3]

The post office, established as Lay in 1887, was renamed Sycamore in 1896.[4] It has a post office with the ZIP code 67363.[5]

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.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202070—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

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

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sycamore, Kansas
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Sycamore, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  3. ^ Duncan, L. Wallace (1903). History of Montgomery County, Kansas. Press of Iola Register. pp. 82.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  5. ^ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  6. ^ Climate Summary for Sycamore, Kansas

Further reading

External links

  • Montgomery County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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Municipalities and communities of Montgomery County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Independence
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Footnotes
†This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau.
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