Venus, Nebraska
Venus, Nebraska | |
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Coordinates: 42°30′N 98°18′W / 42.5°N 98.3°W | |
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County | Knox |
Named for | Roman Goddess Venus |
Venus is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
History[]
A post office was established at Venus in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959.[2] The community was named for Venus, the Roman goddess of love.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus, Nebraska
- ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 90. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
Coordinates: 42°27′26″N 98°16′04″W / 42.45722°N 98.26778°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Knox County, Nebraska
- Unincorporated communities in Nebraska
- Eastern Nebraska geography stubs