Solomon Rapids, Kansas
Solomon Rapids is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States.
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Map of Mitchell County from KDOT (map legend)
History
A post office was opened in Solomon Rapids in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[1] The community took its name from rapids on the nearby Solomon River.[2]
Education
The community is served by Beloit USD 273 public school district.
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See also
- Waconda Lake and Glen Elder State Park.
References
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2014.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 2. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
Further reading
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