Somerset, Nebraska

Somerset is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Somerset in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1944.[2] The community was likely named after the town of Somerset, Massachusetts.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Somerset, Nebraska
  2. "Lincoln County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 96. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

40°49′31″N 100°51′40″W


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