Etna, Nebraska Explained

Etna, Nebraska
Settlement Type:Unincorporated Community
Pushpin Map:USA Nebraska#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Custer
Established Title:Founded
Elevation Ft:2802

Etna (formerly Etha) is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. It lies at an elevation of .

A post office was established at Etna in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[1] Etna no longer exists, a simple roadside marker indicates the location of the former town. The school survived until 1966, but most other establishments (general store, post office, etc.) closed in 1931. There is a mailbox next to the marker with a book of historical information about Etna and a guest book to sign.

References

41.1406°N -100.1572°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Custer County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 August 2014.