Houston, Nebraska

Houston is an unincorporated community in York County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Houston was platted in 1887.[2] It was named for Joseph D. Houston, a pioneer settler.[3][2] A post office was established at Houston in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Houston, Nebraska
  2. 1 2 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. 85.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 147. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ "York County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.

Coordinates: 40°54′57″N 97°32′24″W / 40.91583°N 97.54000°W / 40.91583; -97.54000


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