Norden, Nebraska

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Norden, Nebraska
Census-designated place
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Norden
Location within the state of Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°52′07″N100°04′26″W / 42.86861°N 100.07389°W / 42.86861; -100.07389
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Keya Paha
Elevation
2,559 ft (780 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68778
FIPS code 31-34560
GNIS feature ID835392

Norden is an unincorporated community in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, United States. [1]

History

An early settler being a native of Norden, Germany, caused the name to be selected. [2]

A post office was established at Norden in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1960. [3]

The Norden Dance Hall was built by hand from 1929 to 1931 — at the outset of the Great Depression. [4] The hall stands as a gathering place where generations of families have socialized, bonded and danced. For example, the hall has hosted the town's annual barn dance for more than 120 years. [5]

In June 2012, much of the town was burned by the Fairfield Creek Fire. [6] One of the few structures to avoid the fire was the dance hall. [7]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norden, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 86. ISBN   0-8032-5060-6.{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ↑ "Keya Paha County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Saturday Night at Norden Dance Hall". Hear Nebraska. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Norden Barn Dance, a 117-year-old tradition, is a two-step back in time for locals and visitors". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha World Herald. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Fires continue along Niobrara River near Norden". Grand Island Independent. Grand Island Independent. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  7. ↑ Bamesberger, Michael. "Fire: Thousands of acres burn in Niobrara River valley". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
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