Breslau, Nebraska
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.
Breslau, Nebraska | |
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  Breslau, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 42.3503°N 97.6989°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Pierce |
History
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 Breslau, 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
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Breslau, Nebraska
- Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 133.
- 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.
- Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 7.
- "Pierce County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
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| Cities |  Map of Nebraska highlighting Pierce County | |
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