Venus, Nebraska

Unincorporated Community in Nebraska, United States
42°30′N 98°18′W / 42.5°N 98.3°W / 42.5; -98.3Country United StatesState NebraskaCountyKnoxNamed forRoman Goddess Venus

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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  3. ^ 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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42°27′26″N 98°16′04″W / 42.45722°N 98.26778°W / 42.45722; -98.26778


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