Northport, Nebraska

Northport is an unincorporated community in Morrill County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Northport in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1975.[2] Northport was named from its location on the north bank of the North Platte River.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Northport, Nebraska
  2. "Morrill County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 104. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 41°40′56″N 103°05′15″W / 41.68222°N 103.08750°W / 41.68222; -103.08750


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