Cappeln, Missouri

Cappeln is an unincorporated community in St. Charles County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Cappeln was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community takes its name from Cappeln, in Germany.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cappeln, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. "St. Charles County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.

Coordinates: 38°41′03″N 90°56′20″W / 38.68417°N 90.93889°W / 38.68417; -90.93889


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