Kalvesta, Kansas

Kalvesta is an unincorporated community in Finney County, Kansas, United States. Kalvesta is located on K-156, 18 miles (29 km) north-northeast of Cimarron.

Kalvesta, Kansas
Kalvesta
Kalvesta
Coordinates: 38°03′34″N 100°17′11″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyFinney
Elevation
2,667 ft (813 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)620
GNIS feature ID471575[1]

History

Kalvesta was derived from the Greek kalos, meaning "beautiful", and Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home.[2]

Kalvesta had a post office from the 1880s until 1998.[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, Kalvesta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kalvesta, Kansas
  2. "Profile for Kalvesta, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  4. Climate Summary for Kalvesta, Kansas


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