Duluth, Nebraska

Duluth[1] is a former town of Grant County, Nebraska, United States, farm land now devoid of any buildings and existing only as a railroad locator-marker.

History

Duluth was a flag stop on the railroad.[2] It was likely named after Duluth, Minnesota.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Duluth, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Theron E. Sedgwick (1921). York County, Nebraska and Its People: Together with a Condensed History of the State. S.J. Clarke. p. 114.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 68. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 42°01′04″N 101°38′09″W / 42.01778°N 101.63583°W / 42.01778; -101.63583


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