Solomon Rapids, Kansas

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Solomon Rapids is a rural unincorporated community in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States.

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]

See also

References

  1. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  2. "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 2. Retrieved 9 April 2018.

Coordinates: 39°28′25″N 98°11′33″W / 39.47361°N 98.19250°W / 39.47361; -98.19250


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