Oconee, Nebraska

Oconee is an unincorporated community in Platte County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Oconee was originally called Lost Creek, and under the latter name was platted in 1880.[2] The name was soon changed to Oconee, likely after Oconee, Illinois.[3]

A post office was established at Oconee in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1916.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oconee, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Phillips, G. W. (1915). Past and Present of Platte County, Nebraska: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement. Clarke. p. 328.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 116. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ "Nance County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2014.

Coordinates: 41°28′12″N 97°31′08″W / 41.47000°N 97.51889°W / 41.47000; -97.51889


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