Fostoria, Kansas

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Fostoria, Kansas
KDOT map of Pottawatomie County (legend)
Fostoria is located in Kansas
Fostoria
Fostoria
Fostoria is located in the United States
Fostoria
Fostoria
Coordinates: 39°26′23″N 96°30′28″W / 39.43972°N 96.50778°W / 39.43972; -96.50778Coordinates: 39°26′23″N 96°30′28″W / 39.43972°N 96.50778°W / 39.43972; -96.50778[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyPottawatomie
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66426
Area code785
FIPS code20-24050 [1]
GNIS 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 e "Fostoria, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Fostoria, Kansas

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