Kramer, Nebraska

Kramer is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

Kramer, Nebraska
Kramer Community Center
Kramer
Location in Nebraska
Kramer
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°35′18″N 96°52′31″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyLancaster
Elevation
1,371 ft (418 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
68333
FIPS code25720
GNIS feature ID830548

History

Kramer was founded in 1888.[2] It was named for Mr. Kramer, the original owner of the town site.[3]

A post office was established in Kramer in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kramer, Nebraska
  2. Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 126.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 92. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.


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