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Breslau, Nebraska

Coordinates: 42°21′01″N 97°41′56″W / 42.35028°N 97.69889°W / 42.35028; -97.69889
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Breslau, Nebraska
House and two metal buildings; two cars and two pickups parked near house; truck parked near Quonset hut
Breslau, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Breslau, Nebraska
Breslau, Nebraska
Breslau, Nebraska is located in the United States
Breslau, Nebraska
Breslau, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°21′01″N 97°41′56″W / 42.3503°N 97.6989°W / 42.3503; -97.6989
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyPierce

Breslau is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States.[1] It is located on U.S. Route 20, approximately equidistant from Plainview and Osmond, at the corner of 541st Avenue.

History

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Breslau got its start following construction of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad through the territory.[2] Breslau was originally built up chiefly by Germans.[3] It was named after Wrocław (known as Breslau in German), formerly in Prussia (in modern-day Poland).[4]

A post office was established in Breslau in 1911, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1935.[5]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Breslau, Nebraska
  2. ^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 133.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 114. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 7.
  5. ^ "Pierce County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2014.

42°21′01″N 97°41′56″W / 42.35028°N 97.69889°W / 42.35028; -97.69889