Houston, Nebraska

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Houston is a ghost town in York County, Nebraska, United States. [1]

History

Houston was platted in 1887. [2] It was named for Joseph D. Houston, a pioneer settler. [3] [2] A post office was established at Houston in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928. [4]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Houston, Nebraska
  2. 1 2 Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 85.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 147. ISBN   0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. "York County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 24, 2014.

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