Altona, Nebraska

Altona is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

Altona, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
Altona, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°06′18″N 96°59′32″W
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyWayne

History

Altona was founded in 1898.[2] It was named after Altona, in Germany.[3] A post office was established at Altona in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altona, Nebraska
  2. "The History of Altona, Nebraska". County of Wayne, NE. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 5.
  4. "Wayne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.



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