Agnew, Nebraska

Agnew is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Agnew in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1978.[2] The community was named for William James Agnew, a railroad official.[3] Agnew was platted in 1889.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Agnew, Nebraska
  2. "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 90. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. Burr, George L.; Buck, O. O. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 126.

Coordinates: 41°01′01″N 96°48′53″W / 41.01694°N 96.81472°W