Colton, Nebraska

Colton is a village in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

Colton, Nebraska
Unincorporated Village Colton, Ne
Colton, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41.2°N 102.9°W / 41.2; -102.9
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyCheyenne

History

A post office was established at Colton in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[2] Colton was named for Francis Colton, a Union Pacific Railroad ticket agent.[3]

Geography

Colton is located at (41.1533° N, 102.8571° W).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of .94 square miles

Economy

Major companies headquartered in Colton include Dornbier Farms LLC, Ruff House Boarding and Switchback Pottery.

Employers in Colton are:

  • Dornbier Farms LLC — 4 employees
  • Ruff House Kennels — 5 employees
  • Switchback Pottery — 1 employee

Points of interest

Colton is home to the annual Zucchini Festival held the 3rd weekend of August

Education

Schools being built in Colton will be part of Phase II of the community.

Religion

Colton is traditionally a Dutch Reformed community with several congregations from the Christian Reformed Church of North America.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colton, Nebraska
  2. "Cheyenne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. Bowman, J. R. (1882). Shearer, Frederick E. (ed.). The Pacific tourist. J.R. Bowman's illustrated transcontinental guide of travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. New York: J.R. Bowman. p. 57. OCLC 752667534. Retrieved 16 May 2018.


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