Enola, Nebraska

Enola is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1] It lies along local roads 8 miles (13 km) north of the city of Madison, the county seat of Madison County.[2]

History

A post office was established at Enola in 1906, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959.[3] T. J. Malone, Enola's founder, gave the community part of his name spelled backwards.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Enola, Nebraska
  2. Rand McNally. State Farm Road Atlas Chicago: Rand McNally, 2012, p. 63.
  3. "Madison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  4. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 101. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 41°54′14″N 97°27′46″W / 41.90389°N 97.46278°W / 41.90389; -97.46278


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