Jamison, Nebraska

Jamison is an unincorporated community in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1] It lies in the northeastern corner of Keya Paha County just before the South Dakota state line.[2]

History

Jamison was founded by S. P. Jamison, and named for him.[3][4]

A post office was established at Jamison in 1903, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.[5]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jamison, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Rand McNally. State Farm Road Atlas Chicago: Rand McNally, 2012, p. 62.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 86. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ Compendium of History, Reminiscence and Biography of Western Nebraska: Containing a History of the State of Nebraska ... Alden Publishing Company. 1909. p. 1119.
  5. ↑ "Keya Paha County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 August 2014.

Coordinates: 42°59′52″N 99°18′28″W / 42.99778°N 99.30778°W / 42.99778; -99.30778

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