Marion, Nebraska

Marion is an unincorporated community in Red Willow County, Nebraska, in the United States.[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]

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 22 August 2014.

Coordinates: 40°00′57″N 100°28′50″W / 40.01583°N 100.48056°W