Smyrna, Nebraska

Smyrna is an unincorporated community in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Smyrna in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913.[2] The community was named after the ancient city of Smyrna.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smyrna, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Nuckolls County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L.; Link, J. T. (1960). Fairclough, G. Thomas (ed.). Nebraska Place-Names. Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press. p. 108. 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.

40°07′07″N 98°04′02″W / 40.11861°N 98.06722°W / 40.11861; -98.06722


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