Burress, Nebraska | |
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  Burress, Nebraska  Burress, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 40°36′N 97°30′W / 40.6°N 97.5°W | |
| Country | 
United States |
| State | 
Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Founded | 1887 |
Burress is an unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. [1]
History
Burress was founded in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. [2] It was named for J. Q. Burress, the original owner of the town site. [2] [3] A post office was established at Burress in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942. [4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burress, Nebraska
- ^ a b Throckmorton, Kandi. "Living in a 'ghost town' has its benefits for Burress family". York News-Times. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
- ^ "Fillmore County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
Municipalities and communities of
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40°34′53″N 97°30′06″W / 40.58139°N 97.50167°W
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