Akron is an unincorporated community in Boone County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History edit

The community's name most likely is a transfer from Akron, Ohio.[2] A post office was established at Akron in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Akron, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Town and Post Office History" (PDF). Boone County. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 4, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  3. ^ "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

41°44′29″N 98°14′32″W / 41.74139°N 98.24222°W / 41.74139; -98.24222