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]

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



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