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Northport, Nebraska

Coordinates: 41°40′56″N 103°05′15″W / 41.68222°N 103.08750°W / 41.68222; -103.08750
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Northport is an unincorporated community in Morrill County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

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Northport was connected to The Burlington route in 1900 when the CB&Q built a branch from Alliance, Nebraska.[2] A post office was established at Northport in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1975.[3] Northport was named from its location on the north bank of the North Platte River.[4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Northport, Nebraska
  2. ^ "History of Railroads in Nebraska". history.rays-place.com. Retrieved June 11, 2020.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Morrill County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  4. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 104. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

41°40′56″N 103°05′15″W / 41.68222°N 103.08750°W / 41.68222; -103.08750