Capioma, Kansas

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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.

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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.

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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

39°46′36″N95°49′13″W / 39.77667°N 95.82028°W / 39.77667; -95.82028