Orella, Nebraska

Orella is an unincorporated community in Sioux County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Orella in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[2] Orella was named in honor of a local woman.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orella, Nebraska
  2. ↑ "Sioux County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 137. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 42°53′36″N 103°30′02″W / 42.89333°N 103.50056°W / 42.89333; -103.50056


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