Brownson, Nebraska

Brownson is an unincorporated community in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Brownson was likely named for a pioneer settler.[2] A post office called Bronson (without the W) operated from 1887 until 1895.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brownson, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 40. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. "Cheyenne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.

Coordinates: 41°11′15″N 103°06′47″W / 41.18750°N 103.11306°W / 41.18750; -103.11306


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