Capioma, Kansas

Capioma is an unincorporated community in Capioma Township, Nemaha County, Kansas, United States.^[1] It is located at the intersection of 116th Rd and W4 Rd.

History

Capioma was platted in 1857. It was named for an Indian chief.^[2]

A post office was opened in Capioma in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.^[3]

Education

This community and nearby rural areas are served by Prairie Hills USD 113 public school district.

References

1. "Capioma, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
2. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 280.
3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2014.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Nemaha County, Kansas

External links

• Nemaha County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT

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