Pine Ridge, Dawes County, Nebraska

Pine Ridge is an unincorporated community in Dawes County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Pine Ridge in 1911, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1945.[2] The community was named after Pine Ridge, a natural ridge covered with pine trees.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pine Ridge, Nebraska
  2. "Dawes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 50. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.



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