Akron, Nebraska

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. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  3. "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2014.


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