Solomon Rapids, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Solomon Rapids, Kansas
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 Solomon Rapids, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Solomon Rapids, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-66425 |
| GNIS ID | 472328 |
Solomon Rapids is a small place in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
The Story of Solomon Rapids
Solomon Rapids has a bit of history! A place to send and receive mail, called a post office, first opened here in 1870. This post office helped people send letters and packages for many years. It stayed open and served the community until 1953.
The community got its name from the nearby Solomon River. On this river, there are "rapids." Rapids are parts of a river where the water flows very fast over rocks, making it look bubbly and exciting.
Learning in Solomon Rapids
Kids who live in Solomon Rapids go to school through the Beloit USD 273 public school district. This district makes sure that students in the area have schools to attend and get a good education.
