James, Iowa facts for kids
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James, Iowa
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 James, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| 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
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
James is a small place in Iowa, a state in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. James is located in Plymouth County.
History of James, Iowa
The community of James got its first post office in 1874. A post office is where people can send and receive mail. This post office stayed open for many years, helping the local residents. However, it eventually closed down in 1943.
The name "James" comes from a person named James Blair. He was the brother of a very important businessman named John Insley Blair. John Insley Blair was famous for building railroads across the country.
At one point, James was home to a small number of people. In 1902, about 25 people lived there. A few years later, in 1925, the population had grown slightly to 35 people.
