Sarben, Nebraska

'A' street in Sarben

Sarben is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Keith County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Sarben had its start by the building of the Union Pacific Railroad through that territory.[2] Sarben took its name from Aksarben, or, Nebraska spelled backwards.[3][4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sarben, Nebraska
  2. Burr, George L.; Buck, O. O. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 123.
  3. "Profile for Sarben, NE". ePodunk. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  4. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 85. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 41°09′54″N 101°18′26″W / 41.16500°N 101.30722°W / 41.16500; -101.30722


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