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Zyba, Kansas
1915 Railroad Map of Sumner County
1915 Railroad Map of Sumner County
KDOT map of Sumner County (legend)
Zyba, Kansas is located in Kansas
Zyba, Kansas
Zyba, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Zyba, Kansas is located in the United States
Zyba, Kansas
Zyba, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Sumner
Elevation
1,230 ft (370 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-81050
GNIS ID 484508

Zyba is a small, unincorporated community located in Sumner County, Kansas, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is usually managed by the county.

Zyba is found about 4 miles southwest of the Kansas Star Casino. It sits near the intersection of N West Street and E 120th Avenue N. The community is also close to a railroad line and the Ninnescah River.

History of Zyba

Early Days and the Post Office

Even though Zyba is a small community, it once had its own post office. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. It was a very important part of daily life before the internet and cell phones.

The post office in Zyba first opened its doors in 1887. This means that for many years, people living in and around Zyba could easily send letters to friends and family or receive important documents. Having a post office often showed that a community was growing and active.

However, the post office did not stay open forever. It closed down in 1906. This might have happened because fewer people lived in the area, or perhaps nearby towns grew larger and offered more services. The closing of a post office often marks a change in a community's history.

Education in Zyba

Students living in the Zyba area attend public schools managed by the Belle Plaine USD 357 school district. This district serves several communities, making sure that kids in Zyba have access to education.

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