Glen, Nebraska

Glen is an unincorporated community in Sioux County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Glen in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[2] It was named from the surrounding valley, or glen.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glen, Nebraska
  2. ↑ "Sioux County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 136. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ 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. 77.

Coordinates: 42°36′27″N 103°35′02″W / 42.60750°N 103.58389°W / 42.60750; -103.58389


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