Princeton, Nebraska
Princeton, Nebraska | |
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Unincorporated Community | |
 Shady Rest Antiques | |
  Princeton Location in Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 40°34′25″N 96°42′17″W / 40.57361°N 96.70472°WCoordinates: 40°34′25″N 96°42′17″W / 40.57361°N 96.70472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 68404 |
| Area code(s) | 402 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0832394[1] |
Princeton is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States.[2]
History[]
Princeton was founded in 1886.[3] It was likely named after Princeton, New Jersey.[4]
A post office was established in Princeton in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959. [5]
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Princeton, Nebraska
- ^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 126.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 93. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
- ^ "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
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