Vassar, Kansas


Vassar is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Osage County, Kansas, United States. It is located northeast of Lyndon, also about half a mile south of Pomona Lake.

History

A post office was opened in La Mont's Hill in 1871, but it was moved to Vassar in 1887. Vassar still has a post office with ZIP code 66543.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad previously went through Vassar, but it was abandoned, then later it was converted into the Flint Hills Nature Trail.

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, Vassar has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.