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Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Kansas CDP in Kansas, United States
Sycamore, Kansas
CDP
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Coordinates: 37°19′29″N 95°42′55″W / 37.32472°N 95.71528°W / 37.32472; -95.71528
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMontgomery
Elevation840 ft (260 m)
Population
 • Total70
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code67363
Area code620
FIPS code20-69725
GNIS ID2804501

Sycamore is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 70. 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.

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

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.

Demographics

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

Education

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

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sycamore, Kansas
  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 June 16, 2014.
  5. USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  6. Climate Summary for Sycamore, Kansas

Further reading

See also: List of books about Montgomery County, Kansas

External links

Municipalities and communities of Montgomery County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Independence
Cities
Map of Kansas highlighting Montgomery County
Map of Kansas highlighting Montgomery County
CDPs
Unincorporated
communities
Ghost towns
Townships
  • Caney
  • Cherokee
  • Cherry
  • Drum Creek
  • Fawn Creek
  • Independence
  • Liberty
  • Louisburg
  • Parker
  • Rutland
  • Sycamore
  • West Cherry


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