Boone, Nebraska

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

Boone, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
Boone, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41.6°N 97.9°W / 41.6; -97.9
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyBoone

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]

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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.



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