Boone, Nebraska
Boone is an unincorporated community in Boone County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
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Coordinates: 41.6°N 97.9°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Nebraska |
County | Boone |
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
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boone, Nebraska
- Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 19.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- "Town and Post Office History" (PDF). Boone County. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
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