Norway, Nebraska

Norway is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

Norway was established in the 1880s when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point.[2] A large share of the early settlers being natives of Norway likely caused the name to be selected.[3] The first post office in Norway opened in 1887, and operated until 1935.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norway, Nebraska
  2. "County History". Welcome To Thomas County, Nebraska. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 139. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. "Thomas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 August 2014.


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