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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Elton, Nebraska

Elton is a ghost town in Custer County, Nebraska, United States.

History

A post office was established at Elton in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1916. It was named after Elton, New York.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elton, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 46. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

41°30′12″N 99°28′23″W / 41.50334°N 99.47316°W / 41.50334; -99.47316