Barton, Nebraska

Barton is an unincorporated community in Deuel County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1] It is located west of Big Springs, along the South Platte River, half way to the Colorado border.

History

Barton was named for a local resident[2], Guy C. Barton of North Platte.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barton, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 52. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ↑ Bowman, J. R. (1882). Shearer, Frederick E., ed. The Pacific tourist. J.R. Bowman's illustrated transcontinental guide of travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. New York: J.R. Bowman. p. 48. OCLC 752667534. Retrieved 16 May 2018.

Coordinates: 41°02′02″N 102°10′28″W / 41.03389°N 102.17444°W / 41.03389; -102.17444


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