Lamont, Nebraska

Lamont is an unincorporated community in Dundy County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Lamont in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[2] The community is like named for Daniel Scott Lamont, who was Secretary of War under President Grover Cleveland.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lamont, Nebraska
  2. "Dundy County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. Dundy County Towns and Places, Southwest Nebraska Genealogy Society, Retrieved 27 June 2022

40°19′15″N 101°52′24″W


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