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Macon, Nebraska

Macon is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. Macon is located at 40°12′18″N 98°57′09″W / 40.20500°N 98.95250°W / 40.20500; -98.95250.

History

A post office was established at Macon in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. It was named after Macon, Georgia, the native home of a pioneer settler.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Macon, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 60. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

40°12′18″N 98°57′09″W / 40.20500°N 98.95250°W / 40.20500; -98.95250