CHAPMAN AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY

CHAPMAN, KS

Geary State Fishing Lake, Junction City KS Credit: Allen Gathman

Chapman Area Preservation Society (CAPS) is a non-profit organization located in Chapman, Kansas. The society was established in 2000 to preserve the history and heritage of Chapman and its surrounding areas. CAPS aims to foster an appreciation of the community's unique architecture, cultural heritage, and natural resources.

The society is governed by a board of directors, and its members consist of individuals and businesses who share a common interest in preserving the area's history. CAPS operates through fundraising activities, grants, and donations from the public.

CAPS has been involved in numerous projects that promote preservation of the community's heritage. One such project is the restoration of the historic Union Pacific Depot, which now serves as a community center and museum. The society also organizes an annual "Chapman Days" festival, which celebrates the community's history and culture.

CAPS also offers educational programs and resources to the community. They have developed a walking tour of historic sites in Chapman, and they provide educational presentations on local history to schools and other community groups.

Overall, Chapman Area Preservation Society plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the history and heritage of Chapman and its surrounding areas. Their efforts ensure that future generations will be able to appreciate the community's unique cultural and historical legacy.

CHAPMAN AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHAPMAN KS. US MID #8402000467

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Antelope Horn Milkweed Asclepias asperula, at Geary State Fishing Lake, Junction City, KS.

Abilene KS This mural is next to Little Ike Park in downtown Abilene. It was painted in 2018 or 2019 by Whitney Kerr III and Chase Hunter as part of a bigger Abilene mural project. There is a walking tour map of the murals, but I couldn't find an online copy.

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CHAPMAN AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY
438-442 MARSHALL ST BOX 577
CHAPMAN
KS
67431-0577

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CHAPMAN AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY Information

MID #	8402000467
Name	CHAPMAN AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	481207150
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201312
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	38.97147, -97.019578
CODES	FIPS State Code: 20 FIPS County Code: 041 US Census Tract: 084100 US Census Block: 3057