Simeon, Nebraska

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

History

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]

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References

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

Coordinates: 42°36′48″N100°43′12″W / 42.61333°N 100.72000°W / 42.61333; -100.72000