Burress, Nebraska

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Burress, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
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Burress, Nebraska
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Burress, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°36′N97°30′W / 40.6°N 97.5°W / 40.6; -97.5
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County Fillmore
Founded1887

Burress is an unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. [1]

History

Burress was founded in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. [2] It was named for J. Q. Burress, the original owner of the town site. [2] [3] A post office was established at Burress in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942. [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burress, Nebraska
  2. 1 2 Throckmorton, Kandi. "Living in a 'ghost town' has its benefits for Burress family". York News-Times . Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. ISBN   0803250606.{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ "Fillmore County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

40°34′53″N97°30′06″W / 40.58139°N 97.50167°W / 40.58139; -97.50167


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