Brownson, Nebraska Explained

Brownson, Nebraska
Settlement Type:Unincorporated Community
Pushpin Map:USA Nebraska#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Cheyenne

Brownson is an unincorporated community in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States.

History

Brownson was named for a former general freight agent of the Union Pacific Railroad.[1] A post office called Bronson (without the W) operated from 1887 until 1895.[2]

References

41.1875°N -103.1131°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bowman. J. R.. Shearer. Frederick E.. The Pacific tourist. J.R. Bowman's illustrated transcontinental guide of travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. 1882. J.R. Bowman. New York. 59. 16 May 2018. 752667534.
  2. Web site: Cheyenne County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 August 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120729/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=NE&county=Cheyenne . 26 August 2014 .

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