Pine Ridge, Dawes County, Nebraska Explained

Pine Ridge is an unincorporated community in Dawes County, Nebraska, United States.

History

A post office was established at Pine Ridge in 1911, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1945.^[1] The community was named after Pine Ridge, a natural ridge covered with pine trees.^[2]

References

42.4944°N -103.4722°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dawes County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 August 2014.
2. Book: Nebraska Place-Names . University of Nebraska Press . Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. . 1960 . 50. 0803250606 . A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.