Macon is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States.[1] Macon is located at 40°12′18″N 98°57′09″W / 40.20500°N 98.95250°W.
History
A post office was established at Macon in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[2] It was named after Macon, Georgia, the native home of a pioneer settler.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Macon, Nebraska
- ↑ "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ↑ 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.
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40°12′18″N 98°57′09″W / 40.20500°N 98.95250°W
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