Colton, Nebraska
Colton is an unincorporated community in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]
History
A post office was established at Colton in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[2] Colton was likely named for an early settler.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colton, Nebraska
- ↑ "Cheyenne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 41. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
Coordinates: 41°09′12″N 102°51′26″W / 41.15333°N 102.85722°W
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