Sanborn, Nebraska

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Sanborn is an unincorporated community in Dundy County, Nebraska, United States. [1]

History

Sanborn was named for J. E. Sanborn, the original owner of the town site. [2] A post office was established at Sanborn in 1906, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1929. [3] Little now remains of the original town. [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sanborn, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 58. ISBN   0803250606.{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ↑ "Dundy County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  4. ↑ Alan Boye (1 April 2007). The Complete Roadside Guide to Nebraska. U of Nebraska Press. p. 290. ISBN   978-0-8032-3378-2.

40°03′13″N102°01′13″W / 40.05361°N 102.02028°W / 40.05361; -102.02028

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