The oldest known structure in the area, now known as the Capron Lutheran Church, was built in 1844. Capron is the birthplace of Zeke Markshausen, football player.
- CountyBoone County
- Population1,395 (2020 U.S. Census)
The oldest known structure in the area, now known as the Capron Lutheran Church, was built in 1844. Capron is the birthplace of Zeke Markshausen, football player.
Capron, Illinois gifts and souvenirs: 16 designs made from Capron's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Capron Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Capron Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Capron Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Capron Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Capron Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 3 styles
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
The oldest known structure in the area, now known as the Capron Lutheran Church, was built in 1844. Once known as Hebron Station along the Chicago and North Western Railroad, the town was renamed in 1874 to honor Colonel John Capron who would pass only four years later. Capron was officially incorporated as a village in 1887.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Capron, Illinois, revision 1375328996 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Capron's population was 1,395 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 1,376 in 2010.