Kalvesta is an unincorporated community in Finney County, Kansas, United States. It is located along K-156 about west of Jetmore and north-northeast of Cimarron. Kalvesta consists only of two large grain elevators and a dealership for heavy farm implements, along with half a dozen houses. History Kalvesta was derived from the Greek kalos, meaning "beautiful", and Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home. Kalvesta had a post office from the 1880s until 1998. 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, Kalvesta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Education The community is served by Cimarron–Ensign USD 102 public school district. References Further reading External links Finney County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT Unincorporated communities in Finney County, Kansas Unincorporated communities in Kansas