Hansen, Nebraska

Unincorporated community in Adams and Hall counties in Nebraska, United States

Unincorporated community in Nebraska, United States
40°41′47″N 98°22′13″W / 40.69639°N 98.37028°W / 40.69639; -98.37028CountryUnited StatesStateNebraskaCountyAdams, HallElevation
1,949 ft (594 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP codes
68901
GNIS feature ID829775

Hansen is an unincorporated community in Adams and Hall counties in Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

Hansen got its start in the year 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] Hansen was named in honor of a railroad official.[3]

A post office was opened in Hansen in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[4]

See also

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References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hansen, Nebraska
  2. ^ Burton, William R.; Lewis, David J. (1916). Past and Present of Adams County, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 391.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 13. ISBN 0803250606.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Feature Detail Report for: Hansen Post Office (historical)

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