Knoxville, Nebraska Explained

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

History

A post office was established at Knoxville in 1879, and remained in operation until it discontinued in 1931.[1] An early settler being a native of Knoxville, Illinois caused the name to be selected.[2]

References

42.6686°N -98.2964°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Knox County . Jim Forte Postal History . 18 August 2014.
  2. 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.

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