Jelen, Nebraska Explained

Jelen is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska, United States.

History

In the 1880s, Jelen was known for its large store. As the town grew, it became home to several businesses. It also had a school.^[1]

A post office was established at Jelen in 1904, and remained in operation until 1916.^[2] The community was named for the first postmaster, Anton Jelen.^[3]

In 1920, the population of Jelen was 26.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nebraska Historic Buildings Survey Reconnaissance Report, prepared for Nebraska State Historical Society Preservation Office. https://web.archive.org/web/20061116012252/http://www.nebraskahistory.org/histpres/reports/knox_county.pdf. usurped. November 16, 2006. Kay. John. Findlay. Mary. 1988. 15. Save America's Heritage.
2. Web site: Knox County . Jim Forte Postal History . 18 August 2014.
3. Book: Nebraska Place-Names . University of Nebraska Press . Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. . 1960 . 0-8032-5060-6 . 89. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
4. Web site: The History of Knox County, Nebraska. knoxne.us. 2017-10-13.