May Day, Kansas Explained

May Day is an unincorporated community in Riley County, Kansas, United States.

History

A post office called May Day was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1954.^[1] The post office originally was secured on a May Day, hence the name.^[2]

Education

The community is served by Blue Valley USD 384 public school district.

External links

• Riley County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT

39.4933°N -96.9136°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 83.