Mariaville, Nebraska

Mariaville is an unincorporated community in Rock County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Mariaville had a post office between 1882 and 1957.[2] The community was named for Harriet Maria Peacock, the first white child born in the area.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mariaville, Nebraska
  2. ↑ "Rock County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 121. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 42°46′31″N 99°20′07″W / 42.77528°N 99.33528°W / 42.77528; -99.33528


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