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Westerville, Nebraska

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Westerville, Nebraska
I.O.O.F. Hall and post office in Westerville
I.O.O.F. Hall and post office in Westerville
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CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyCuster
Area
 • Total
0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
 • Land0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
39
 • Density297/sq mi (114.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code308

Westerville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and Nebraska Highway 70. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 39.[1]

History

Westerville was named for James Westervelt, a local storekeeper.[2] The Westerville post office was established in 1882.[3] County fairs were held in Westerville in 1883 and 1884.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Westerville CDP, Nebraska". U.S. Census Bureau, American actfinder. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  2. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 48. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ^ "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  4. ^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 105.