Norway, Nebraska

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Norway, Nebraska
Unincorporated community
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Norway, Nebraska
Location within the state of Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°59′56″N100°43′06″W / 41.99889°N 100.71833°W / 41.99889; -100.71833
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Thomas
Elevation
[1]
2,920 ft (890 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID835393 [1]

Norway is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Nebraska, United States. [1] Norway is roughly 7 miles west of Thedford, and is located along the Middle Loup River. [2]

History

Norway was established in the 1880s when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. [3] A large share of the early settlers being natives of Norway likely caused the name to be selected. [4] The first post office in Norway opened in 1887, and operated until 1935. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Norway". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Norway - Ghost Town". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ "County History". Welcome To Thomas County, Nebraska. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 139. 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.
  5. ↑ "Thomas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
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