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Orafino, Nebraska

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Unincorporated community in Nebraska, U.S.

Orafino is an unincorporated community in Frontier County, Nebraska, in the United States.

History

Orafino is derived from a Spanish name meaning "fine ore". This name Orafino was applied to the place when a settler found iron pyrite.

A post office was established at Orafino in 1880 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1952.

See also

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orafino, Nebraska
  2. "Profile for Orafino, NE". ePodunk. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 61. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. "Frontier County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
Municipalities and communities of Frontier County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: Stockville
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Map of Nebraska highlighting Frontier County
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40°29′50″N 100°13′44″W / 40.49722°N 100.22889°W / 40.49722; -100.22889


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