Boone, Nebraska

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Boone, Nebraska
Boone, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Boone, Nebraska
Boone, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°36′N 97°54′W / 41.6°N 97.9°W / 41.6; -97.9
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyBoone

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

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[]

  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. ISBN 0803250606.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Town and Post Office History" (PDF). Boone County. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-04. Retrieved 24 March 2018.

Coordinates: 41°37′35″N 97°55′03″W / 41.62639°N 97.91750°W / 41.62639; -97.91750


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