Edson, Kansas facts for kids
| Edson, Kansas | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sherman |
| Elevation | 3,566 ft (1,087 m) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 67733 |
| Area code(s) | 785 |
| GNIS feature ID | 470431 |
Edson is an unincorporated community in Sherman County, Kansas, United States. Edson is near Interstate 70, 9 miles (14 km) east of Goodland. Edson has a post office with ZIP code 67733.
History
Edson was named for settler Ed Harris, and his son. The first post office in Edson was established in 1888.
Edson was a station and shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Edson has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
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