James, Iowa
James is an unincorporated community in Plymouth County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]
James, Iowa | |
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  James | |
| Coordinates: 42°34′40″N 96°19′03″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Plymouth |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 51108 |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
History
A post office was established at James in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1943.[2] The community was named for James Blair, the brother of railroad magnate John Insley Blair.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: James, Iowa
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: James Post Office (historical)
- Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 179.
Municipalities and communities of Plymouth County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Plymouth County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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