Bismarck, Nebraska

Bismarck is an unincorporated community in Cuming County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Bismarck in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[2] The community was named for Otto von Bismarck, a Prussian statesman and politician.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bismarck, Nebraska
  2. "Cuming County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 45. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 41°54′00″N 96°52′01″W / 41.90000°N 96.86694°W / 41.90000; -96.86694


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