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Peck is an unincorporated community on the Sedgwick and Sumner County border in Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 162.[2] It is located about 2 miles west of the Kansas Star Casino at S Meridian Ave and W 119th St S, next to the railroad.

Peck, Kansas
Unincorporated community
1915 Railroad Map of Sedgwick County
KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
Peck
Peck
Coordinates: 37°28′39″N 97°22′20″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySedgwick
Elevation
[1]
1,260 ft (380 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total162
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67120
Area code316
FIPS code20-55175 [1]
GNIS ID470233 [1]

History



19th century


In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north–south from Herington through Peck to Caldwell.[3] It foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

The first post office in Peck was established in October 1887.[4] The town was named for George Peck, who owned a hotel there.[5]


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, Peck has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]


Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
2020162—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Peck as a census-designated place (CDP).


Education


The community is served by Mulvane USD 263 public school district.


References


  1. "Peck, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey
  2. "Profile of Peck, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  3. "Rock Island Rail History". Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2011-04-17.
  4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  5. "Profile for Peck, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  6. Climate Summary for Peck, Kansas

Further reading


See also: List of books about Sedgwick County, Kansas
See also: List of books about Sumner County, Kansas


 



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