Oak Mills, Kansas facts for kids

Oak Mills is a small place in the United States, located in Atchison County, Kansas. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

A Look Back at Oak Mills

Oak Mills has an interesting past, especially because of its connection to transportation and communication.

The Railroad Connection

For many years, Oak Mills was an important stop along the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Railroads were like the highways of the past, helping people travel and goods move across the country. Being on a railroad line meant Oak Mills was connected to other places, which was good for its growth and daily life.

The Post Office Story

A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. The first post office for this area opened in 1862 in a nearby place called Plum Grove. Plum Grove was another small community that no longer exists today.

In 1868, the post office was moved from Plum Grove to Oak Mills. This was a big deal because it meant Oak Mills was becoming a more central and important spot for people living nearby. The post office stayed open in Oak Mills for many years, helping people connect through letters and packages. It finally closed its doors in 1945.