Monterey, Nebraska

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Monterey is an unincorporated community in Cuming County, Nebraska, United States. [1]

History

A post office was established at Monterey in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905. [2] The town name commemorates the Battle of Monterrey in the Mexican–American War. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Monterey, Nebraska
  2. ↑ "Cuming County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 45. ISBN   0803250606.{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

41°47′34″N96°48′18″W / 41.79278°N 96.80500°W / 41.79278; -96.80500

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