Greenwich, Kansas
Greenwich (pronounced /ˈɡriːnwɪtʃ/)[3] is an unincorporated community in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It is located northeast of 53rd St North and Greenwich Rd.
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Coordinates: 37°46′58″N 97°12′13″W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Sedgwick |
Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 67055 [2] |
Area code | 316 |
FIPS code | 20-28700 [1] |
GNIS ID | 473873 [1] |
History
Greenwich had its start by the building of the St. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita Railroad through that territory.[4]
The first post office in Greenwich was established in September 1874.[5]
Geography
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, Greenwich has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
Education
The community is served by Circle USD 375 public school district.
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References
- Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Greenwich, Kansas; United States Geological Survey (USGS); October 13, 1978.
- ZIP Code Lookup
- William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information (1955). A pronunciation guide to Kansas place names. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas. p. 13.
- Bentley, Orsemus Hills (1910). History of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas: Past and Present. Windmill Publications. p. 630.
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- Climate Summary for Greenwich, Kansas
Further reading
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