Arabia, Nebraska

Arabia is an unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Arabia in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.[2] The soil at Arabia was thought to resemble the sandy soil of the Arabian Peninsula, hence the name.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arabia, Nebraska
  2. ↑ "Cherry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. ↑ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 38.

Coordinates: 42°43′52″N 100°22′21″W / 42.73111°N 100.37250°W / 42.73111; -100.37250


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