Houston, Nebraska

Houston is a ghost town in York County, Nebraska, United States.

History

Houston was platted in 1887. It was named for Joseph D. Houston, a pioneer settler. A post office was established at Houston in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Houston, Nebraska
  2. 1 2 Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 85.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L.; Link, J. T. (1960). Fairclough, G. Thomas (ed.). Nebraska Place-Names. Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press. p. 147. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: ignored ISBN errors (link) A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ "York County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 24, 2014.

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