Lillian, Nebraska

Lillian is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska, United States.^[1]

History

Lillian was named for Lillian Gohean, daughter of the postmaster.^[2] The Lillian post office opened in 1883, closed in 1902, reopened in 1907, and closed permanently in 1934.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lillian, Nebraska
^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 47. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
^ "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

41°35′23″N 99°38′39″W / 41.58972°N 99.64417°W / 41.58972; -99.64417

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lillian, Nebraska

[2] Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 47. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

[3] "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

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