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Ghost town in Nebraska, U.S.

Houston is a ghost town in York County, Nebraska, United States.

History

Houston was platted in 1887. It was named for Joseph D. Houston, a pioneer settler. A post office was established at Houston in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Houston, Nebraska
  2. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 85.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 147. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. "York County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
Municipalities and communities of York County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: York
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Map of Nebraska highlighting York County
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40°54′57″N 97°32′24″W / 40.91583°N 97.54000°W / 40.91583; -97.54000


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