Capps, Missouri

Capps is an unincorporated community in Miller County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Capps was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1911.[2] The community has the name of Jacob Capps, the propretor of a local ferry.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Capps, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  3. "Miller County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.

Coordinates: 38°14′32″N 92°19′16″W / 38.24222°N 92.32111°W / 38.24222; -92.32111

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