Westerville, Nebraska
Appearance
Westerville, Nebraska | |
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![]() I.O.O.F. Hall and post office in Westerville | |
Country | United States |
State | Nebraska |
County | Custer |
Area | |
• Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
• Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 39 |
• Density | 297/sq mi (114.8/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 308 |
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
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Westerville CDP, Nebraska". U.S. Census Bureau, American actfinder. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 105.