Emerick, Nebraska

Emerick is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Emerick in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1920.[2] The community was named for John Emerick, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Emerick, Nebraska
  2. "Madison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 101. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 41°54′07″N 97°44′12″W / 41.90194°N 97.73667°W / 41.90194; -97.73667


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