Agnew, Nebraska
Agnew is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
Agnew, Nebraska | |
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  Agnew Location in Nebraska  Agnew Location in the United States | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 68428 |
| GNIS feature ID | 826918 |
History
A post office was established at Agnew in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1978.[2] The community was named for William James Agnew, a railroad official.[3] Agnew was platted in 1889.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Agnew, Nebraska
- "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 90. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
- Burr, George L.; Buck, O. O. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 126.
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| Cities |  Map of Nebraska highlighting Lancaster County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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