James is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

in Plymouth County, in the U.S. state of

Iowa Iowa () is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wiscon ...

History

A post office was established at James in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1943. The community was named for James Blair, the brother of railroad magnate

John Insley Blair John Insley Blair (August 22, 1802 – December 2, 1899) was an American entrepreneur, railroad magnate, philanthropist and one of the 19th century's wealthiest men. Early life John Insley Blair was born at Foul Rift in White Township, New Jer ...

. James' population was 25 in 1902, and 35 in 1925.

References

Unincorporated communities in Plymouth County, Iowa Unincorporated communities in Iowa {{PlymouthCountyIA-geo-stub