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CDP in Kansas, United States
Vassar, Kansas
CDP
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Coordinates: 38°38′50″N 95°37′21″W / 38.64722°N 95.62250°W / 38.64722; -95.62250
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyOsage
Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Population
 • Total584
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code66543
Area code785
FIPS code20-73450
GNIS ID479316

Vassar is a census-designated place (CDP) in Osage County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 584. It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Lyndon, also about half a mile south of Pomona Lake.

History

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

The Missouri Pacific Railroad previously went through Vassar, 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.

Demographics

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

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 June 22, 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

External links

Municipalities and communities of Osage County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Lyndon
Cities
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Map of Kansas highlighting Osage County
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