Simeon is an unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

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A post office was established at Simeon in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[2] Simeon was named for Simeon Mortgareidge, a rancher.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Simeon, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Cherry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 39. ISBN 0803250606.

42°36′48″N 100°43′12″W / 42.61333°N 100.72000°W / 42.61333; -100.72000