Lime Grove, Nebraska Explained

Lime Grove
Other Name:Limegrove
Settlement Type:Unincorporated Community
Pushpin Map:USA Nebraska#USA
Coordinates:42.6636°N -96.9994°W
Elevation Ft:1293
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Dixon
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:835363
Established Title:Founded
Established Title1:Renamed

Lime Grove is an unincorporated community in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States.

History

Lime Grove (also historically Limegrove) was named from Lime Creek, which runs through it.[1] A post office was established as Limegrove in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Nebraska Place-Names . University of Nebraska Press . Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. . 1960 . 53. 0803250606 . A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  2. Web site: Dixon County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 August 2014.