Eldorado, Nebraska

Eldorado is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

Eldorado, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
Eldorado, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Eldorado, Nebraska
Eldorado, Nebraska
Eldorado, Nebraska is located in the United States
Eldorado, Nebraska
Eldorado, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40.7°N 98°W / 40.7; -98
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyClay

History

Eldorado is derived from a Spanish name meaning "golden" and the community was so named by account of its golden soil.[2] A post office was established at El Dorado in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eldorado, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 42. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. "Clay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

40°41′03″N 97°59′44″W


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