Solomon Rapids is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Mitchell County, Kansas
Mitchell County (standard abbreviation: MC) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 5,796. The largest city and county seat is Beloit.
History
Early history
For many millennia, the ...
, United States.
History
A post office was opened in Solomon Rapids in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953. The community took its name from
rapids on the nearby
Solomon River
The Solomon River, often referred to as the "Solomon Fork", is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map accessed March 29, 2011 river in the central Great Plains of North America. The ...
.
Education
The community is served by
Beloit USD 273
Beloit USD 273 is a public unified school district headquartered in Beloit, Kansas, United States. It includes Beloit, Randall, Scottsville, Simpson, Asherville, Solomon Rapids, and nearby rural areas.
Schools
The school district operates ...
public school district.
See also
*
Waconda Lake and
Glen Elder State Park.
References
Further reading
External links
* Mitchell County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Mitchell County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
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