The History of Capron High School Capron, Illinois (population 961) is located in northeastern Boone County in far northeastern Illinois. The town is located about 15 miles northeast of Rockford. Illinois Route 173 is the main roadway leading to and from Capron. County Highway 2 also passes through town. Pictured above and below is the former Capron Boone-McHenry Township High School building. The history of the town and its former high school are in need of research. Capron Boone-McHenry Township High School was established in 1917. It served the children of Capron and the surrounding rural areas for 32 years. The high school teams were nicknamed the Vikings in honor of the area’s close Scandinavian ties. In the late 1940’s, consolidation talks began between Capron and its neighbor to the northeast, Poplar Grove. In 1949, the North Boone School District was established, ending the run for the solo high schools of each town. North Boone High School now has a Poplar Grove address. The former Capron High School building has since been razed. Capron High School “Quick Facts”: Year opened: 1917 Year of consolidation: 1949 Building Status: Has been razed School Colors: Green & White School Mascot: the “Vikings” School Song: Unknown
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