Millerton, Nebraska

Millerton is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Millerton was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[2] The community was named for William P. Miller, a pioneer settler.[3][4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System:
  2. "Butler County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  3. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 102.
  4. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 30.



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