Etna, Nebraska

Etna (formerly Etha) is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. It lies at an elevation of 2,802 feet (854 m).[1]

A post office was established at Etna in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[2] Etna no longer exists, a simple roadside marker indicates the location of the former town. The school survived until 1966, but most other establishments (general store, post office, etc.) closed in 1931. There is a mailbox next to the marker with a book of historical information about Etna and a guest book to sign.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Etna, Nebraska
  2. "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.

Coordinates: 41°08′26″N 100°09′26″W / 41.14056°N 100.15722°W / 41.14056; -100.15722


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