Hansen, Nebraska
Unincorporated community in Adams and Hall counties in Nebraska, United States
Unincorporated community in Nebraska, United States
40°41′47″N 98°22′13″W / 40.69639°N 98.37028°W / 40.69639; -98.3702868901
Hansen is an unincorporated community in Adams and Hall counties in Nebraska, United States.[1]
History
Hansen got its start in the year 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] Hansen was named in honor of a railroad official.[3]
A post office was opened in Hansen in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[4]
See also
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References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hansen, Nebraska
- ^ Burton, William R.; Lewis, David J. (1916). Past and Present of Adams County, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 391.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 13. ISBN 0803250606.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Feature Detail Report for: Hansen Post Office (historical)
External links
Media related to Hansen, Nebraska at Wikimedia Commons
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Municipalities and communities of Adams County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: Hastings
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communities
- Assumption
- Hansen‡
- Hayland
- Ingleside
- Pauline
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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