Barton, Nebraska

Barton is an unincorporated community in Deuel County, Nebraska, United States.[1] It is located west of Big Springs, along the South Platte River, half way to the Colorado border.

Barton, Nebraska
Barton, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°N 102.2°W / 41; -102.2
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyDeuel

History

Barton was named for a local resident,[2] Guy C. Barton of North Platte.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barton, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 52. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. Bowman, J. R. (1882). Shearer, Frederick E. (ed.). The Pacific tourist. J.R. Bowman's illustrated transcontinental guide of travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. New York: J.R. Bowman. p. 48. OCLC 752667534. Retrieved 16 May 2018.


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