Kalvesta, Kansas
| Kalvesta, Kansas | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Kalvesta  Kalvesta | |
| Coordinates: 38°03′34″N 100°17′11″W / 38.05944°N 100.28639°WCoordinates: 38°03′34″N 100°17′11″W / 38.05944°N 100.28639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Finney |
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 471575[1] |
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.
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
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kalvesta, Kansas
- ↑ "Profile for Kalvesta, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Kalvesta, Kansas
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