Kalvesta, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kalvesta, Kansas
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 Kalvesta, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Kalvesta, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Finney |
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-35850 |
| GNIS ID | 471575 |
Kalvesta is a small, quiet community in Finney County, Kansas, United States. It is not a city or town with its own local government. You can find Kalvesta along Highway K-156. It is about 20 miles (32 km) west of Jetmore. It is also 18 miles (29 km) north-northeast of Cimarron. Kalvesta is mostly known for its two large grain elevators. It also has a dealership for big farm machines. Only a few houses are in the community.
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A Look Back: Kalvesta's History
What's in a Name?
The name Kalvesta comes from two old words. One is kalos, a Greek word meaning "beautiful." The other is Vesta, who was a Roman goddess. Vesta was known as the goddess of the hearth and home.
Community Post Office
Kalvesta had its own post office for a long time. It opened in the 1880s. The post office served the community until 1998.
Weather and Climate in Kalvesta
The weather in Kalvesta has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it written as "Cfa." This is part of the Köppen Climate Classification system.
Learning and Education
Students in Kalvesta attend public schools. The community is part of the Cimarron–Ensign USD 102 school district.
People from Kalvesta
Some people who grew up in Kalvesta have become well-known. One example is Larry Powell. He became a state legislator in Kansas. This means he helped make laws for the state.
