Marion, Nebraska

Marion is an unincorporated community in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States,[1] near the Kansas state line.

Marion, Nebraska
Marion, July 2017
Marion, July 2017
Marion is located in Nebraska
Marion
Marion
Coordinates: 40°00′57″N 100°28′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyRed Willow
Elevation2,500 ft (800 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
69026
Area code308
GNIS feature ID831056[1]

History

Marion was platted in 1901. The community was named for Marion Powell, a landowner.[2]

A post office was established at Marion in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[3]

See also

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marion, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 118. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. "Red Willow County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2014.

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