Flats, Nebraska

Flats is an unincorporated community in McPherson County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Flats in 1919, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.[2] Flats derives its name from Lombard Flats, an early farm in the area.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Flats, Nebraska
  2. ↑ "McPherson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 99. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 41°34′08″N 101°21′07″W / 41.56889°N 101.35194°W / 41.56889; -101.35194


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