Somerset, Nebraska Explained

Somerset is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States.

History

A post office was established at Somerset in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1944.[1] The community was likely named after the town of Somerset, Massachusetts.[2]

References

40.8253°N -100.8611°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lincoln County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 August 2014.
  2. Book: Nebraska Place-Names . University of Nebraska Press . Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. . 1960 . 0-8032-5060-6 . 96. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

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