Bordeaux, Nebraska

Bordeaux is an unincorporated community in Dawes County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Bordeaux took its name from Bordeaux Creek.[2] A post office was established at Bordeaux in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1896.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bordeaux, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 49. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ↑ "Dawes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.

Coordinates: 42°46′05″N 102°48′51″W / 42.76806°N 102.81417°W / 42.76806; -102.81417


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