Josselyn, Nebraska

Josselyn, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
Josselyn, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Josselyn, Nebraska
Josselyn, Nebraska
Josselyn, Nebraska is located in the United States
Josselyn, Nebraska
Josselyn, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°42′N 99°36′W / 40.7°N 99.6°W / 40.7; -99.6
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyDawson

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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Josselyn, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Dawson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ 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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