Abbott, Nebraska

Abbott is an unincorporated community in Hall County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Abbott was located on the Burlington railroad.[2] It was named for Othman A. Abbott, the first Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska.[3]

A post office was established in Abbott in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinuted in 1937.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Abbott, Nebraska
  2. ↑ August F. Buechler; Robert J. Barr; Dale P. Stough (1920). History of Hall County, Nebraska: A Narrative of the Past with Special Emphasis Upon the Pioneer Period of the County's History, and Chronological Presentation of Its Social, Commercial, Educational, Religious, and Civic Development from the Early Days to the Present Time, and Special Analysis of Its Military and Civil Participation in the Late World War. Western Publishing and Engraving Company. p. 143.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 70. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ "Hall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 August 2014.

Coordinates: 40°58′29″N 98°28′53″W / 40.97472°N 98.48139°W / 40.97472; -98.48139


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