Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
| Deerhead, Kansas | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
 KDOT map of Barber County (legend) | |
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| Coordinates: 37°14′18″N 98°54′42″W / 37.23833°N 98.91167°W / 37.23833; -98.91167 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-17275 |
| GNIS ID | 484520 |
Deerhead is an unincorporated community in Barber County, Kansas, United States. It is 18 miles (29 km) west-southwest of Medicine Lodge.
History
A post office in Deerhead was established in 1885, closed temporarily in 1894, reopened in 1895, and closed permanently in 1923.
Geography
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Deerhead has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
References
- ^ "Deerhead, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
- Climate Summary for Deerhead, Kansas
Further reading
See also: List of books about Barber County, KansasExternal links
| Municipalities and communities of Barber County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| County seat: Medicine Lodge | ||
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