Fostoria, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Pottawatomie County (legend)
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; -96.50778[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyPottawatomie
Elevation
[1]
1,473 ft (449 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66426
Area code785
FIPS code20-24050
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 "Fostoria, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "ZIP Code Lookup". Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Fostoria, Kansas

Further reading

See also: List of books about Pottawatomie County, Kansas

External links


Municipalities and communities of Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States
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