Cheney, Nebraska

Cheney is a populated place in Lancaster County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Cheney was named for a pioneer settler.[2] A post office was established at Cheney in the 1870s and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cheney, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 91. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ↑ "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.