Marion, Nebraska Explained

Official Name:Marion, Nebraska
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Nebraska
Pushpin Label:Marion
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Nebraska
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Red Willow
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:2500
Coordinates:40.0158°N -100.4806°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:69026
Area Code:308
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:831056

Marion is an unincorporated community in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States, near the Kansas state line.

History

Marion was platted in 1901. The community was named for Marion Powell, a landowner.[1]

A post office was established at Marion in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Nebraska Place-Names . University of Nebraska Press . Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. . 1960 . 0-8032-5060-6 . 118. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  2. Web site: Red Willow County . Jim Forte Postal History . 22 August 2014.