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Berks, Nebraska

Coordinates: 40°39′31″N 96°54′49″W / 40.65861°N 96.91361°W / 40.65861; -96.91361
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Berks is an unincorporated community in Lancaster and Saline counties, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Some people hold Berks was the name of an early settler, while others believe the community was named after Berks County, Pennsylvania.[2] The Berks post office was discontinued in 1912.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Berks, Nebraska
  2. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 91. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ^ "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

40°39′31″N 96°54′49″W / 40.65861°N 96.91361°W / 40.65861; -96.91361