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Miller, Kansas

Coordinates: 38°38′04″N 95°59′26″W / 38.63444°N 95.99056°W / 38.63444; -95.99056
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Miller, Kansas
KDOT map of Lyon County (legend)
Miller is located in Kansas
Miller
Miller
Miller is located in the United States
Miller
Miller
Coordinates: 38°38′04″N 95°59′26″W / 38.63444°N 95.99056°W / 38.63444; -95.99056[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyLyon
Founded1910
Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66868
Area code785
FIPS code20-46775
GNIS 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

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Miller was founded in 1910.[2]

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

Geography

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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

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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

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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

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  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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