Powell, Nebraska Explained

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

History

Powell was laid out by the Powell family when it was certain that the railroad would be extended to that point.[1] A post office was established at Powell in the 1880s.[2]

References

40.2208°N -97.2847°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dawson, Charles. Pioneer Tales of the Oregon Trail and of Jefferson County .... 1912. Crane. 257.
  2. Web site: Jefferson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 13 August 2014.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Powell, Nebraska".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2025, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.