James, Iowa

James is an unincorporated community in Plymouth County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]

James, Iowa
James is located in Iowa
James
James
Coordinates: 42°34′40″N 96°19′03″W
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyPlymouth
Elevation
1,132 ft (345 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
ZIP code
51108
Area code712

History

A post office was established at James in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1943.[2] The community was named for James Blair, the brother of railroad magnate John Insley Blair.[3] James' population was 25 in 1902,[4] and 35 in 1925.[5]

References

42°34′40″N 96°19′03″W


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