Levant, Kansas

Levant is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. Levant is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) west of Colby.

Levant, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Thomas County (legend)
Levant
Levant
Coordinates: 39°23′08″N 101°11′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyThomas
Elevation
3,310 ft (1,010 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67743
Area code(s)785
GNIS ID470431[1]

History

Levant has a post office with ZIP code 67743.[2] The post office in Levant was established in 1888.[3]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Levant has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Levant as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

Levant is served by USD 315 Colby Public Schools.[5]

Levant High School was closed through school unification. The Levant High School mascot was Tigers.[6]

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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 9 October 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  4. Climate Summary for Levant, Kansas
  5. "Colby Public Schools". USD 315. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  6. "Levant High School - Tigers Yearbook". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved 8 January 2017.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Thomas County, Kansas



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