Helvey, Nebraska

Helvey is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Helvey in the 1890s.[2] It was named for Thomas Helvey, a pioneer settler.[3][4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Helvey, Nebraska
  2. "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 82. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. Dawson, Charles (1912). Pioneer Tales of the Oregon Trail and of Jefferson County ... Crane. p. 257.

40°16′00″N 97°15′18″W


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