Cappeln is an unincorporated community in St. Charles County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Cappeln was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community takes its name from Cappeln, in Germany.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cappeln, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  3. ↑ "St. Charles County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.

38°41′03″N 90°56′20″W / 38.68417°N 90.93889°W / 38.68417; -90.93889


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