Nysted, Nebraska
Nysted is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
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Coordinates: 41.1°N 98.6°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Nebraska |
County | Howard |
History
Nysted was founded in 1883.[2] A majority of the early settlers being natives of Denmark caused the name Nysted to be selected.[3][4]
A post office was established at Nysted in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918.[5]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nysted, Nebraska
- Federal Writers' Project (1939). Nebraska: A Guide to the Cornhusker State. WPA. p. 293. ISBN 0-8032-6918-8.
- Hickey, Donald R.; Wunder, Susan A.; Wunder, John R. (2007). Nebraska Moments. U of Nebraska Press. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-8032-1572-6.
- Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 81. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
- "Howard County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
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