Fostoria, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Pottawatomie County, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
39°26′23″N 96°30′28″W / 39.43972°N 96.50778°W / 39.43972; -96.50778[1]CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountyPottawatomieElevation1,473 ft (449 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP code
66426
Area code785FIPS code20-24050GNIS ID476080 [1]

Fostoria is an unincorporated community in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States.[1] Fostoria is 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Olsburg. Fostoria has a post office with ZIP code 66426.[2]

History

The first post office in Fostoria was established in 1884.[3]

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, Fostoria has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

Education

The community is served by Blue Valley USD 384 public school district.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Fostoria, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "ZIP Code Lookup". Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Fostoria, Kansas

Further reading

External links

  • Pottawatomie County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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Municipalities and communities of Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Westmoreland
Cities
Map of Kansas highlighting Pottawatomie County
Map of Kansas highlighting Pottawatomie County
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  • Belvue
  • Blue
  • Blue Valley
  • Center
  • Clear Creek
  • Emmett
  • Grant
  • Green
  • Lincoln
  • Lone Tree
  • Louisville
  • Mill Creek
  • Pottawatomie
  • Rock Creek
  • St. Clere
  • St. George
  • St. Marys
  • Shannon
  • Sherman
  • Spring Creek
  • Union
  • Vienna
  • Wamego
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‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
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