Pine Ridge, Dawes County, Nebraska

Pine Ridge is an unincorporated community in Dawes County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Pine Ridge in 1911, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1945.[2] The community was named after Pine Ridge, a natural ridge covered with pine trees.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pine Ridge, Nebraska
  2. "Dawes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 50. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 42°29′40″N 103°28′20″W / 42.49444°N 103.47222°W