Buffalo, Nebraska
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Buffalo, Nebraska | |
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Coordinates: 41°00′N 99°48′W / 41°N 99.8°W | |
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County | Dawson |
Buffalo is an unincorporated community in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
History
A post office was established at Buffalo in 1896, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[2] Buffalo was named for the American bison (buffalo) which once roamed the area.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Buffalo, Nebraska
- ^ "Dawson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 51. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
40°59′21″N 99°50′07″W / 40.98917°N 99.83528°W