Venus, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community in Nebraska, United States
42°30′N 98°18′W / 42.5°N 98.3°W / 42.5; -98.3![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
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Venus is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
History
A post office was established at Venus in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959.[2] The community was named for Venus, the Roman goddess of love.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus, Nebraska
- ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 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.
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Municipalities and communities of Knox County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: Center
- Bloomfield
- Creighton
- Crofton
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- Bazile Mills
- Center
- Niobrara
- Santee
- Verdel
- Verdigre
- Wausa
- Winnetoon
communities
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42°27′26″N 98°16′04″W / 42.45722°N 98.26778°W / 42.45722; -98.26778
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