Altona, Nebraska
Appearance
Altona, Nebraska | |
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Coordinates: 42°06′18″N 96°59′32″W / 42.10500°N 96.99222°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Nebraska |
County | Wayne |
Altona is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Nebraska, 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
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altona, Nebraska
- ^ "The History of Altona, Nebraska". County of Wayne, NE. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 5.
- ^ "Wayne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
42°06′18″N 96°59′32″W / 42.10500°N 96.99222°W