Carns, Nebraska
Carns is an extinct town in Keya Paha County, in the U.S. state of Nebraska.[1]
Carns, Nebraska | |
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  Carns  Carns | |
| Coordinates: 42.7°N 99.5°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
Carns bears the name of a pioneer settler.[2] A post office called Carns was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1943.[3] An early variant name of the post office may have been Elm Grove.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carns (historical)
- Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 8.
- "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 13 October 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carns Post Office (historical)
Municipalities and communities of Keya Paha County, Nebraska, United States | ||
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| Villages |  Map of Nebraska highlighting Keya Paha County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
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