Ough, Nebraska

Ough is a former unincorporated community in Dundy County, Nebraska, United States. All that is left at Ough today is a farmhouse and compound.[1]

History

A post office was established at Ough in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[2] The community hit a peak population of 25 in 1890. It is named for John Ough, the first postmaster, and his three brothers.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ough, Nebraska
  2. "Dundy County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. Nebraska History, Volume 59, Perkey's Names of Nebraska Locations. p. 132 (1978)

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