Walton, Nebraska

Walton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lancaster County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1] The headquarters of the Cornhusker Council of the Boy Scouts of America are located in Walton.

History

The first and only post office in Walton was established in 1880.[2] The community was named for A. Walton, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walton, Nebraska
  2. "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 94. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

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