Sycamore is an unincorporated community in northern Montgomery County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas 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
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 70 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Independence USD 446 public school district.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sycamore, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Sycamore, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ Duncan, L. Wallace (1903). History of Montgomery County, Kansas. Press of Iola Register. pp. 82.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
- ^ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
- ^ Climate Summary for Sycamore, Kansas
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |