Aubry, Kansas facts for kids

Aubry is a small place in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city would. Aubry is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area, which is a big group of cities and towns around Kansas City.

History of Aubry

The area known as Aubry has a history that goes back to the mid-1800s.

Starting as a Township

The area was first set up as a place called Aubry Township in 1858. A township is a type of local government area, often used for organizing land and services in rural parts of a county.

The Post Office Years

A post office was opened in Aubry in 1860. Back then, post offices were very important. They were the main way for people to send and receive letters, news, and packages. This helped connect people living in the community with others far away. The post office in Aubry stayed open for many years but was eventually closed in 1888.