Brayton, Nebraska

Brayton is an unincorporated community in Greeley County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Brayton had its start in about 1887 when the Burlington railroad was extended to that point.[2] Brayton was likely named for a settler.[3]

A post office was established in Brayton in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1945.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brayton, Nebraska
  2. ↑ George L. Burr; O. O. Buck (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 115.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 69. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ "Greeley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 August 2014.

Coordinates: 41°27′48″N 98°28′39″W / 41.46333°N 98.47750°W