Montrose, Nebraska

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

History

Montrose had a post office from 1887 to 1948.[2] It was named from its lofty elevation (mont) and native rose bushes (rose).[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Montrose, 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. 137. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 42°55′21″N 103°43′44″W / 42.92250°N 103.72889°W / 42.92250; -103.72889


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