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Burress, Nebraska

Coordinates: 40°34′53″N 97°30′06″W / 40.58139°N 97.50167°W / 40.58139; -97.50167
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Burress, Nebraska
Burress, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Burress, Nebraska
Burress, Nebraska
Burress, Nebraska is located in the United States
Burress, Nebraska
Burress, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°36′N 97°30′W / 40.6°N 97.5°W / 40.6; -97.5
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyFillmore
Founded1887

Burress is an unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

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Burress was founded in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] It was named for J. Q. Burress, the original owner of the town site.[2][3] A post office was established at Burress in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burress, Nebraska
  2. ^ a b Throckmorton, Kandi. "Living in a 'ghost town' has its benefits for Burress family". York News-Times. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ^ "Fillmore County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

40°34′53″N 97°30′06″W / 40.58139°N 97.50167°W / 40.58139; -97.50167