Charlestown, Nebraska

Charlestown is an ghost town in York County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Charlestown (also spelled Charleston) was platted in 1887.[2] Charles A. McCloud, for whom the community was named, was instrumental in bringing in the railroad to the area.[3]

A post office was established in Charlestown in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1941.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Charlestown, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 54.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 147. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ "York County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Charlestown Post Office (historical)

Coordinates: 40°49′00″N 97°41′34″W / 40.81668°N 97.69283°W / 40.81668; -97.69283


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