Norway, Nebraska Explained

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

History

Norway was established in the 1880s when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point.[1] A large share of the early settlers being natives of Norway likely caused the name to be selected.[2] The first post office in Norway opened in 1887, and operated until 1935.[3]

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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