Marion, Nebraska

Marion is an unincorporated community in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States.[2]

Marion, Nebraska
Marion
Coordinates: 40°00′57″N 100°28′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyRed Willow
Elevation
2,500 ft (800 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
69026
Area code(s)308
GNIS feature ID831056[1]

History

Marion was platted in 1901. The community was named for Marion Powell, a landowner.[3]

A post office was established at Marion in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[4]

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marion, Nebraska
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 118. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. "Red Willow County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2014.


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