Sycamore, Kansas

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.

Sycamore, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Montgomery County (legend)
KDOT map of Montgomery County (legend)
Sycamore is located in Kansas
Sycamore
Sycamore
Sycamore is located in the United States
Sycamore
Sycamore
Coordinates: 37°19′37″N 95°42′56″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMontgomery
Elevation
[1]
843 ft (257 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total70
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67363
Area code620
FIPS code20-69725 [1]
GNIS ID469824 [1]

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]

Geography

Its elevation is 843 feet (257 m), and it is located at 37°19′37″N 95°42′56″W (37.3270085, -95.7155358).[6]

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.[7]

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. "Sycamore, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "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 16 June 2014.
  5. USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  6. Geographic Names Information System Feature Detail Report, Geographic Names Information System, 1978-10-13. Accessed 2008-04-12.
  7. Climate Summary for Sycamore, Kansas

Further reading
See also: List of books about Montgomery County, Kansas


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