Buffalo, Nebraska

Unincorporated Community in Nebraska, United States
41°00′N 99°48′W / 41°N 99.8°W / 41; -99.8Country United StatesState NebraskaCountyDawson

Buffalo is an unincorporated community in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Buffalo in 1896, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[2] Buffalo was named for the American bison (buffalo) which once roamed the area.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Buffalo, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Dawson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 51. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
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County seat: Lexington
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