Brocksburg, Nebraska

Brocksburg is an unincorporated community in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Brocksburg was founded by Henry Brockman, and named for him.[2]

A post office was established at Brocksburg in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brocksburg, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 85. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ↑ "Keya Paha County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 August 2014.

Coordinates: 42°55′49″N 99°19′56″W / 42.93028°N 99.33222°W / 42.93028; -99.33222


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