Norway, Nebraska

Norway is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

Norway was established in the 1880s when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point.[2] A large share of the early settlers being natives of Norway likely caused the name to be selected.[3] The first post office in Norway opened in 1887, and operated until 1935.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norway, Nebraska
  2. ^ "County History". Welcome To Thomas County, Nebraska. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 139. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ^ "Thomas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 23, 2014.


41°59′56″N 100°43′06″W / 41.99889°N 100.71833°W / 41.99889; -100.71833


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