Pauline, Nebraska

Pauline is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Pauline was laid out in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] It was named for Pauline S. Ragan, the wife of a railroad official.[3][4] A post office was established at Pauline in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967.[5]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pauline, Nebraska
  2. "Pauline". Adams County Nebraska Historical Society. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  3. Burton, William R. & Lewis, David J. (1916). Past and Present of Adams County, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 399.
  4. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 14.
  5. "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.

Coordinates: 40°24′59″N 98°20′44″W / 40.41639°N 98.34556°W / 40.41639; -98.34556


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