Swedeburg, Nebraska Explained

Swedeburg is an unincorporated community in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States.

History

The first settlement was made at Swedeburg in 1869.[1] A post office was established at Swedeburg (historically also spelled Swedeburgh) in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.[2] A large share of the early settlers being natives of Sweden caused the name to be selected.[3]

References

41.1361°N -96.6247°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Perky, Charles. Past and Present of Saunders County, Nebraska: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement. 1915. S.J. Clarke publishing Company. 126.
  2. Web site: Saunders County . Jim Forte Postal History . 23 August 2014.
  3. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 129.

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