Charlestown, Nebraska
Charlestown, Nebraska | |
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  Charlestown, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 40°49′N 97°41′W / 40.82°N 97.69°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | York |
| Founded | 1887 |
Charlestown is a ghost town in York County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
History
Charlestown (also spelled Charleston) was platted in 1887.[2] Charles A. McCloud, for whom the community was named, was instrumental in bringing in the railroad to the area.[3][4]
A post office was established in Charlestown in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1941.[5][6]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Charlestown, Nebraska
- ^ 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. 54.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 147. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 8.
- ^ "York County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Charlestown Post Office (historical)
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40°49′00″N 97°41′34″W / 40.81668°N 97.69283°W
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