May Day is an unincorporated community in Riley County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

A post office called May Day was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The post office originally was secured on a May Day, hence the name.[3]

Education

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

References

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  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  3. ^ Moyer, Armond & Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 83.

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