Helvey, Nebraska

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Helvey is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. [1]

History

A post office was established at Helvey in the 1890s. [2] It was named for Thomas Helvey, a pioneer settler. [3] [4]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Helvey, Nebraska
  2. ↑ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 82. ISBN   0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ Dawson, Charles (1912). Pioneer Tales of the Oregon Trail and of Jefferson County ... Crane. p. 257.

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