en 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]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pine Ridge, Nebraska
^ "Dawes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 50. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

42°29′40″N 103°28′20″W / 42.49444°N 103.47222°W / 42.49444; -103.47222

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pine Ridge, Nebraska

[2] "Dawes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

[3] Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 50. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

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