Plymouth is an unincorporated community in Lyon County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located approximately 5 miles west of the city of Emporia along Rd B2.
Plymouth, Kansas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Old 1882 schoolhouse (2019) | |
KDOT map of Lyon County (legend) | |
Plymouth Plymouth | |
| Coordinates: 38°24′50″N 96°19′56″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Founded | 1850s |
| Platted | 1858 |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-56900 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 477277 [1] |
Plymouth was laid out in 1858.[2] The first school class was taught in 1862, the first school house was built in 1864. The present old school house was built in 1882.[3][4]
Plymouth was a station and shipping point on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[5]
A post office was opened in Plymouth in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1930.[6]
The community is served by Emporia USD 253 public school district.
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County seat: Emporia | ||
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