Fostoria, Kansas

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Fostoria, Kansas
KDOT map of Pottawatomie County (legend)
KDOT map of Pottawatomie County (legend)
Fostoria is located in Kansas
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
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyPottawatomie
Elevation
1,473 ft (449 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66426
Area code785
GNIS ID476080[1]

Fostoria is an unincorporated community in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. 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. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  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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