Bostwick, Nebraska
Bostwick, Nebraska | |
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Bostwick, Nebraska Bostwick, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 40°00′N 98°12′W / 40°N 98.2°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
Bostwick is an unincorporated community in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
History
A post office was established at Bostwick in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1969.[2] Bostwick was named after either a settler[3] or railroad official.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bostwick, Nebraska
- ^ "Nuckolls County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 7.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 107. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6.
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.