Norden is an unincorporated community in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
Norden, Nebraska | |
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  Norden Location within the state of Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 42°52′07″N 100°04′26″W / 42.86861°N 100.07389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 68778 |
| FIPS code | 31-34560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 835392 |
History
editAn early settler being a native of Norden, Germany, caused the name to be selected.[2]
A post office was established at Norden in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1960.[3]
The Norden Dance Hall was built by hand from 1929 to 1931 — at the outset of the Great Depression.[4] The hall stands as a gathering place where generations of families have socialized, bonded and danced. For example, the hall has hosted the town's annual barn dance for more than 120 years.[5]
In June 2012, much of the town was burned by the Fairfield Creek Fire.[6] One of the few structures to avoid the fire was the dance hall.[7]
References
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norden, Nebraska
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 86. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
- ^ "Keya Paha County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ^ "Saturday Night at Norden Dance Hall". Hear Nebraska. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Norden Barn Dance, a 117-year-old tradition, is a two-step back in time for locals and visitors". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha World Herald. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ^ "Fires continue along Niobrara River near Norden". Grand Island Independent. Grand Island Independent. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ Bamesberger, Michael. "Fire: Thousands of acres burn in Niobrara River valley". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
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