Knoxville, Nebraska

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

History

A post office was established at Knoxville in 1879, and remained in operation until it discontinued in 1931.[2] An early settler being a native of Knoxville, Illinois caused the name to be selected.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knoxville, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L.; Link, J. T. (1960). Fairclough, G. Thomas (ed.). Nebraska Place-Names. Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press. p. 89. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: ignored ISBN errors (link) A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

42°40′07″N 98°17′47″W / 42.66861°N 98.29639°W / 42.66861; -98.29639


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