Solomon Rapids, Kansas

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

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.

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.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 2. Retrieved 9 April 2018.

Further reading


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