Nella is an unincorporated community in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas.[1]

History

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Nella was founded in 1903.[2] A post office called Nella was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1953.[3] A variant name is "Gist Town".[1] It is unknown why the present name "Nella" was applied to this community.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nella
  2. ^ a b Nella from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2019.

34°45′37″N 94°09′49″W / 34.76028°N 94.16361°W / 34.76028; -94.16361