Colton is an

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in Cheyenne County,

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, United States.

History

A post office was established at Colton in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. Colton was named for Francis Colton, a

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ticket agent.

References

Populated places in Cheyenne County, Nebraska Unincorporated communities in Nebraska {{CheyenneCountyNE-geo-stub