Jelen, Nebraska

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

History

A post office was established at Jelen in 1904, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1916.[2] The community was named for the first postmaster, Anton Jelen.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jelen, Nebraska
  2. "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 89. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 42°37′41″N 98°08′45″W / 42.62806°N 98.14583°W / 42.62806; -98.14583


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