Anncar, Nebraska

Anncar is an unincorporated community in Holt County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

Anncar, Nebraska
Anncar, Nebraska
Location of Anncar within Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°48′26″N 98°44′36″W
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyHolt

History

A post office was established in Anncar in 1900, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1931.[2] Anncar is the portmanteau of the name of a settler, Ann Carroll.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Anncar, Nebraska
  2. "Holt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 13 August 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 74. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.


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