Fostoria, Kansas

Fostoria is an unincorporated community in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States.

Fostoria, Kansas
Fostoria, Kansas
Fostoria, Kansas
Coordinates: 39°26′23″N 96°30′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyPottawatomie
Elevation
1,473 ft (449 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66426
Area code(s)785
GNIS feature ID476080[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]

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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