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Marion is an unincorporated community in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States,[1] near the Kansas state line.

History

Marion was platted in 1901. The community was named for Marion Powell, a landowner.[2]

A post office was established at Marion in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[3]

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marion, Nebraska
  2. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 118. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ^ "Red Willow County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2014.

External links

Media related to Marion, Nebraska at Wikimedia Commons