Everett, Nebraska

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Everett, Nebraska
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County Dodge

Everett is an unincorporated community in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. [1]

History

A post office was established at Everett in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907. [2] Everett was likely named for a pioneer settler. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Everett, Nebraska
  2. "Dodge County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 54. ISBN   0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.