Etna (formerly Etha) is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. It lies at an elevation of 2,802 feet (854 m).[1]

Etna, Nebraska
Etna, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Etna, Nebraska
Etna, Nebraska
Etna, Nebraska is located in the United States
Etna, Nebraska
Etna, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°08′26″N 100°09′25″W / 41.1406°N 100.157°W / 41.1406; -100.157
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyCuster
Elevation
854 m (2,802 ft)

A post office was established at Etna in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[2] 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.[citation needed] There is a mailbox next to the marker with a book of historical information about Etna and a guest book to sign.

References edit

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Etna, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

41°08′26″N 100°09′26″W / 41.14056°N 100.15722°W / 41.14056; -100.15722