Boone, Nebraska

Boone is an unincorporated community in Boone County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Boone took its name from Boone County, which was named for pioneer Daniel Boone.[2] A post office was established at Boone in 1872, and remained in operation until 1994.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boone, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 19.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  4. ↑ "Town and Post Office History" (PDF). Boone County. Retrieved 24 March 2018.

Coordinates: 41°37′35″N 97°55′03″W / 41.62639°N 97.91750°W / 41.62639; -97.91750


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