Lillian, Nebraska

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Lillian is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. [1]

History

Lillian was named for Lillian Gohean, daughter of the postmaster. [2] The Lillian post office opened in 1883, closed in 1902, reopened in 1907, and closed permanently in 1934. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lillian, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 47. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

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