Altona, Nebraska
Altona is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
Altona, Nebraska | |
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  Altona, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 42°06′18″N 96°59′32″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Wayne |
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]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altona, Nebraska
- "The History of Altona, Nebraska". County of Wayne, NE. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 5.
- "Wayne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
Municipalities and communities of Wayne County, Nebraska, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Nebraska highlighting Wayne County | |
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| Unincorporated community | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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