Vassar, Kansas

Vassar is an unincorporated community in Osage County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 584.[2] It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Lyndon, also about half a mile south of Pomona Lake.

Vassar, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Osage County (legend)
KDOT map of Osage County (legend)
Vassar is located in Kansas
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Vassar is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 38°38′50″N 95°37′21″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyOsage
Elevation
[1]
1,106 ft (337 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total584
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66543
Area code785
FIPS code20-73450 [1]
GNIS ID479316 [1]

History

A post office was opened in La Mont's Hill (an extinct town) in 1871, but it was moved to Vassar in 1887.[3] Vassar has ZIP code 66543.[4]

The Missouri Pacific Railroad previously went through Vassar,[5] but it was abandoned, then later it was converted into the Flint Hills Nature Trail.

Geography

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, Vassar has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020584—
U.S. Decennial Census

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

References
  1. "Vassar, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Profile of Vassar, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  4. ZIP Code Lookup
  5. 1915-1918 Stouffer's railroad map of Kansas; Kansas Historical Society.
  6. Climate Summary for Vassar, Kansas

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


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