Newark, Nebraska

Newark is an unincorporated community in Kearney County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Newark in the 1870s.[2] It was likely named by a settler who was a native of Newark, New Jersey.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newark, Nebraska
  2. "Kearney County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 84. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 40°38′28″N 98°57′47″W / 40.64111°N 98.96306°W / 40.64111; -98.96306


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