Akron is an unincorporated community in Boone County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

The community's name most likely is a transfer from Akron, Ohio.[2] A post office was established at Akron in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Akron, Nebraska
  2. "Town and Post Office History" (PDF). Boone County. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 4, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  3. "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

41°44′29″N 98°14′32″W / 41.74139°N 98.24222°W / 41.74139; -98.24222


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