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Germanville, Nebraska

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Germanville is a ghost town in Cuming County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Germanville in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[2] A share of the early settlers being natives of Germany caused the name to be selected.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Germanville, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Cuming County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 45. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.