Briggs, Nebraska

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Briggs, Nebraska
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Briggs, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°24′N96°00′W / 41.4°N 96°W / 41.4; -96
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County Douglas

Briggs is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. [1]

History

A post office was established at Briggs in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Briggs, Nebraska
  2. "Douglas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

41°21′01″N96°00′28″W / 41.35028°N 96.00778°W / 41.35028; -96.00778