Brocksburg, Nebraska

Brocksburg is an unincorporated community in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

Brocksburg, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
Brocksburg
Brocksburg
Coordinates: 42.9°N 99.3°W / 42.9; -99.3
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyKeya Paha

History

Brocksburg was laid out by Henry Brockman and named for him.[2] A post office was established at Brocksburg in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brocksburg, Nebraska
  2. Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 7.
  3. "Keya Paha County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 August 2014.

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