Lamont, Kansas facts for kids
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Lamont, Kansas
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 Lamont, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Lamont, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Platted | 1889 |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66855
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-38250 |
| GNIS ID | 478066 |
Lamont is a small, unincorporated community located in the northeastern part of Greenwood County, Kansas, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
You can find Lamont about 5.5 miles east of the city of Madison. It sits right along K-58 highway, making it easy to reach.
A Look Back: Lamont's History
Lamont first started around the year 1889. Before it was known as Lamont, this area had a different name: La Monts Mill.
Even though Lamont is a small, unincorporated community, it has its own post office. This post office opened its doors in February 1888. Today, the post office in Lamont uses the ZIP code 66855.
Learning in Lamont
Students living in Lamont attend public schools that are part of the Madison–Virgil USD 386 school district. This district serves several communities in the area.
Lamont used to have its very own high school, called Lamont High School. The school's mascot was the Cardinals. However, Lamont High School closed down as part of a process called school unification, where smaller schools combine to form larger districts.
