Flats, Nebraska
Ghost town in Nebraska, United States
41°36′N 101°24′W / 41.6°N 101.4°W / 41.6; -101.4Flats is an extinct town in McPherson County, Nebraska, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
History
A post office was established at Flats in 1919, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.[2] Flats derives its name from Lombard Flats, an early farm in the area.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Flats, Nebraska
- ^ "McPherson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 99. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
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Municipalities and communities of McPherson County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: Tryon
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communities
- Flats
- Ringgold
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41°34′08″N 101°21′07″W / 41.56889°N 101.35194°W / 41.56889; -101.35194
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