Miller, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Lyon County, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
38°38′04″N 95°59′26″W / 38.63444°N 95.99056°W / 38.63444; -95.99056[1]CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountyLyonFounded1910Elevation
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1,122 ft (342 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP code
66868
Area code785FIPS code20-46775GNIS ID479282[1]

Miller is an unincorporated community in Lyon County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located approximately 5.5 miles east of the city of Admire along Rd W7.

History

Miller was founded in 1910.[2]

The post office in Miller was discontinued in 1958.[3]

Geography

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Miller has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

Government

The nearest post office to Miller is in Osage City, because the post office in Reading was closed after their 2011 tornado. The mail is carried out of Lebo.

Education

The community is served by North Lyon County USD 251 public school district, and its headquarters are located in Americus. The Northern Heights High School is located east of Allen, and its mascot is the Wildcats. The NLC Elementary School and NLC Early Learning Center (preschool) are located in Americus.

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Miller, Kansas
  2. ^ French, Laura M. (1929). History of Emporia and Lyon County, Kansas. Heritage Books. p. 141.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Miller, Kansas

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  • Lyon County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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