Brownson, Nebraska

Brownson is an unincorporated community in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Brownson was likely named for a pioneer settler.[2] A post office called Bronson (without the W) operated from 1887 until 1895.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brownson, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 40. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ↑ "Cheyenne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.

Coordinates: 41°11′15″N 103°06′47″W / 41.18750°N 103.11306°W