Kalamazoo, Nebraska Explained

Kalamazoo is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Nebraska, United States.

History

Kalamazoo had a post office between 1874 and 1904.^[1] The community was likely named after Kalamazoo, Michigan.^[2] A large F4 tornado hit the town on May 30, 1954 causing major damage. The tornado ended up killing six and injuring 23.^[3]

Geography

The elevation of Kalamazoo is 1,722 feet.^[4]

Nearby cities and towns

Newman Grove, NE (8.9 miles SW) Newman Grove, NE (8.9 miles SW) Lindsay, NE (9.4 miles SSW) Madison, NE (9.6 miles E) Cornlea, NE (11 miles SSE)

Battle Creek, NE (12 miles N) Humphrey, NE (12.5 miles SE) Meadow Grove, NE (14.6 miles NNW) Tarnov, NE (16.4 miles SSE) Creston, NE (16.6 miles ESE)

References

41.8292°N -97.6403°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Madison County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 August 2014.
2. Book: Nebraska Place-Names . University of Nebraska Press . Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. . 1960 . 0-8032-5060-6 . 101. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
3. Web site: Nebraska F4 . Tornado History Projects . Storm Prediction Center . 11 July 2020.
4. Web site: Kalamazoo Populated Place Profile / Madison County, Nebraska Data. nebraska.hometownlocator.com. en. 2019-05-04.