Powell, Nebraska

Unincorporated community in Nebraska, U.S.

Powell is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

Powell was laid out c. 1872 by the Powell family when it was certain that the railroad would be extended to that point.[2] A post office was established at Powell in the 1880s.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Powell, Nebraska
  2. ^ Dawson, Charles (1912). Pioneer Tales of the Oregon Trail and of Jefferson County ... Crane. p. 257.
  3. ^ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
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40°13′15″N 97°17′05″W / 40.22083°N 97.28472°W / 40.22083; -97.28472


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