- Kapčiamiestis
Infobox Settlement
name = Kapčiamiestis
settlement_type= Town
nickname =
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image_shield = Kapciamiestis COA.png
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latd=54|latm=0|lats=0|latNS=N|longd=23|longm=39|longs=30|longEW=E
pushpin_map_caption=Location of Kapčiamiestis
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subdivision_type =Country
subdivision_name =LTU
subdivision_type1=Ethnographic region
subdivision_name1=Dzūkija
subdivision_type2=County
subdivision_name2=Alytus County
subdivision_type3=Municipality
subdivision_name3=Lazdijai district municipality
subdivision_type4=Eldership
subdivision_name4=Kapčiamiestis eldership
subdivision_type6=Capital of
subdivision_name6=Kapčiamiestis eldership
established_date =16th century
established_title=First mentioned
established_date2=
established_title2=
population_total = 727
population_as_of = 2001
timezone=EET
utc_offset=+2
timezone_DST=EEST
utc_offset_DST=+3Kapčiamiestis is a town in
Lithuania located near the confluence ofBaltoji Ančia andNieda River s. Town traces its history dating back in early 16th century, then a manor was built. In 1777 a parish-school was opened here.In the town's cemetery, Polish and Lithuanian national hero,
Emilia Plater , was buried in 1831.Kapčiamiestis was devastated by
World War II , after which most buildings were destroyed.
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