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Unincorporated Community in Nebraska, United States
Josselyn, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
Josselyn, Nebraska is located in NebraskaJosselyn, NebraskaJosselyn, NebraskaShow map of NebraskaJosselyn, Nebraska is located in the United StatesJosselyn, NebraskaJosselyn, NebraskaShow map of the United States
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.

History

A post office was established at Josselyn in 1898, but it was discontinued in 1900. Josselyn was named for Simeon T. Josselyn, a railroad official who had received the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War.

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.
Municipalities and communities of Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: Lexington
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