Imes, Kansas facts for kids

Imes is a small, unincorporated community located in Franklin County, Kansas, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county. Imes is found southeast of Ottawa, about 4 miles south of K-68 on Tennessee Road.

History of Imes

Imes has a short but interesting history, especially concerning its post office.

Early Post Office Days

The community of Imes had a post office that opened in 1881. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. However, for the first few years, the post office was not called Imes. It was known as Larimore.

Name Change and Closure

The post office kept the name Larimore until 1887. After that, its name was changed to Imes. The post office served the community for many years until it finally closed in 1917.