Omaha, Virginia Explained

Omaha is an unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States.

History

A post office was established at Omaha in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1962.[1] Omaha is derived from an Indian name meaning "upriver".[2]

References

37.0975°N -82.4347°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dickenson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 September 2014.
  2. Book: Tennis, Joe. Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. 2004. The Overmountain Press. 978-1-57072-256-1. 11.

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