Plymouth is an unincorporated community in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. It is located approximately 5 miles west of the city of Emporia along Rd B2. History Plymouth was laid out in 1858. 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. Plymouth was a station and shipping point on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. A post office was opened in Plymouth in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1930. Education The community is served by Emporia USD 253 public school district. References Further reading External links Lyon County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT Unincorporated communities in Lyon County, Kansas Unincorporated communities in Kansas