Bordeaux, Nebraska

Bordeaux is an unincorporated community in Dawes County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Bordeaux took its name from Bordeaux Creek.[2] A post office was established at Bordeaux in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1896.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bordeaux, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 49. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. "Dawes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 27 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.

Coordinates: 42°46′05″N 102°48′51″W / 42.76806°N 102.81417°W / 42.76806; -102.81417


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