Pauline, Nebraska

Pauline is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Pauline was laid out in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] It was named for Pauline S. Ragan, the wife of a railroad official.[3][4] A post office was established at Pauline in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967.[5]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pauline, Nebraska
  2. "Pauline". Adams County Nebraska Historical Society. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  3. Burton, William R. and Lewis, David J. (1916). Past and Present of Adams County, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 399.
  4. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 14.
  5. "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.

Coordinates: 40°24′59″N 98°20′44″W / 40.41639°N 98.34556°W / 40.41639; -98.34556


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