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Eldorado, Nebraska

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Unincorporated Community in Nebraska, United States
Eldorado, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
Eldorado, Nebraska is located in NebraskaEldorado, NebraskaEldorado, NebraskaShow map of NebraskaEldorado, Nebraska is located in the United StatesEldorado, NebraskaEldorado, NebraskaShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 40°42′N 98°00′W / 40.7°N 98°W / 40.7; -98
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyClay

Eldorado is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Nebraska, United States.

History

Eldorado is derived from a Spanish name meaning "golden" and the community was so named by account of its golden soil. A post office was established at El Dorado in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eldorado, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 42. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. "Clay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
Municipalities and communities of Clay County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: Clay Center
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40°41′03″N 97°59′44″W / 40.68417°N 97.99556°W / 40.68417; -97.99556


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