Princeton, Nebraska
Princeton is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
History
Princeton was founded in 1886.[2] It was likely named after Princeton, New Jersey.[3]
A post office was established in Princeton in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959. [4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Princeton, Nebraska
- ↑ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 126.
- ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 93. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
- ↑ "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
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Coordinates: 40°34′25″N 96°42′17″W / 40.57361°N 96.70472°W