Flats is an extinct town in McPherson County, Nebraska, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
Flats, Nebraska | |
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  Flats, Nebraska  Flats, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 41°36′N 101°24′W / 41.6°N 101.4°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | McPherson |
History edit
A post office was established at Flats in 1919, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.[2] Flats derives its name from Lombard Flats, an early farm in the area.[3]
References edit
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Flats, Nebraska
- ^ "McPherson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 99. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
41°34′08″N 101°21′07″W / 41.56889°N 101.35194°W
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