Natick, Nebraska Explained

Natick is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Nebraska, United States.

History

Natick was established in the 1880s when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point.[1] It was likely named after Natick, Massachusetts.[2] The first post office in Natick opened in 1887, and operated intermittently before closing in 1916.[3]

References

41.9558°N -100.4394°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: County History. Welcome To Thomas County, Nebraska. 24 August 2014.
  2. Book: Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L.. 1960. 0-8032-5060-6. 139. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. Web site: Thomas County. Jim Forte Postal History. 23 August 2014.

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