Ocheltree, Kansas facts for kids

Ocheltree is a small place in Johnson County, Kansas, in the United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in, like Johnson County in this case. Ocheltree is also part of the bigger Kansas City metropolitan area, which is a large region with many cities and towns close together.

A Look Back: Ocheltree's History

Ocheltree was first planned and created in the year 1867. When a place is "laid out," it means people decided where streets, lots, and buildings would go. It was named after a person named W. A. Ocheltree. He was part of the group that helped start the community.

A very important step for any growing community is getting a post office. Ocheltree got its first post office in December 1869. This made it easier for people to send and receive letters and packages.