Saltillo, Nebraska

Saltillo is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Saltillo in 1862, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was likely named after the city of Saltillo, in Mexico.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Saltillo, Nebraska
  2. "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 40°42′00″N 96°40′57″W / 40.70000°N 96.68250°W / 40.70000; -96.68250


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