Solomon Rapids is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

A post office was opened in Solomon Rapids in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[2] The community took its name from rapids on the nearby Solomon River.[3]

Education

The community is served by Beloit USD 273 public school district.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Solomon Rapids, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  3. ^ "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 2. Retrieved April 9, 2018.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Mitchell County, Kansas


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Rapids,_Kansas
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