Sycamore, Kansas

Sycamore, Kansas
CDP
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Coordinates: 37°19′29″N 95°42′55″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Montgomery
Elevation [1]	840 ft (260 m)
Population  (2020)[2]
• Total	70
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67363
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-69725
GNIS ID	2804501[1]

Sycamore is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Montgomery County, Kansas, United States.^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population 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

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	70		—
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

• Montgomery County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT