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Lamont, Nebraska

Coordinates: 40°19′15″N 101°52′24″W / 40.32083°N 101.87333°W / 40.32083; -101.87333
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Lamont is an unincorporated community in Dundy County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

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A post office was established at Lamont in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[2] The community is like named for Daniel Scott Lamont, who was Secretary of War under President Grover Cleveland.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lamont, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Dundy County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ Dundy County Towns and Places, Southwest Nebraska Genealogy Society, Retrieved 27 June 2022


40°19′15″N 101°52′24″W / 40.32083°N 101.87333°W / 40.32083; -101.87333