Flats, Nebraska

Flats is an extinct town in McPherson County, Nebraska, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

Flats, Nebraska
Ghost Town
Flats, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41.6°N 101.4°W / 41.6; -101.4
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyMcPherson

History

A post office was established at Flats in 1919, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.[2] Flats derives its name from Lombard Flats, an early farm in the area.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Flats, Nebraska
  2. "McPherson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 99. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.



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