Berks, Nebraska

Berks is an unincorporated community in Lancaster and Saline counties, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Some people hold Berks was the name of an early settler, while others believe the community was named after Berks County, Pennsylvania.[2] The Berks post office was discontinued in 1912.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Berks, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 91. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2014.

Coordinates: 40°39′31″N 96°54′49″W / 40.65861°N 96.91361°W / 40.65861; -96.91361


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