Bignell, Nebraska

Bignell is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Bignell in 1908, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.[2] The community was named for E. C. Bignell, a railroad official.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bignell, Nebraska
  2. "Lincoln County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 94. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 41°03′48″N 100°36′40″W / 41.06333°N 100.61111°W