Lorenzo, Nebraska

Lorenzo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States.[1] As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 58.[2] Lorenzo is located on Nebraska Highway 19, 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Sidney, the county seat, and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of the Colorado border.

Lorenzo, Nebraska
Lorenzo
Location within the state of Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°02′51″N 103°04′05″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyCheyenne
Elevation
4,390 ft (1,340 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
69162
FIPS code31-29120
GNIS feature ID830892

History

Lorenzo was a depot on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.[3] A post office was established at Lorenzo in 1916, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lorenzo, Nebraska
  2. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lorenzo CDP, Nebraska". U.S. Census Bureau, American actfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 41. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. "Cheyenne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.


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