Monterey, Nebraska

Monterey is an unincorporated community in Cuming County, Nebraska, United States.^[1]

History

A post office was established at Monterey in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.^[2] The town name commemorates the Battle of Monterrey in the Mexican–American War.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Monterey, Nebraska
^ "Cuming County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 45. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

41°47′34″N 96°48′18″W / 41.79278°N 96.80500°W / 41.79278; -96.80500

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

[2] "Cuming County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

[3] Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 45. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

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