Josselyn, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community in Nebraska, United States
40°42′N 99°36′W / 40.7°N 99.6°W / 40.7; -99.6![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
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Josselyn is an unincorporated community in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
History
A post office was established at Josselyn in 1898, but it was discontinued in 1900.[2] Josselyn was named for Simeon T. Josselyn, a railroad official who had received the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Josselyn, Nebraska
- ^ "Dawson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 51. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
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Municipalities and communities of Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: Lexington
- Cozad
- Gothenburg
- Lexington
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- Eddyville
- Farnam
- Overton
- Sumner
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