Altona, Nebraska

Altona is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altona, Nebraska
  2. "The History of Altona, Nebraska". County of Wayne, NE. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 143. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. "Wayne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.

Coordinates: 42°06′18″N 96°59′32″W / 42.10500°N 96.99222°W