Houston, Nebraska

Houston is an unincorporated community in York County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

Houston was platted in 1887.[2] It was named for Joseph D. Houston, a pioneer settler.[3][2] A post office was established at Houston in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Houston, Nebraska
  2. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 85.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 147. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. "York County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.


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