Calora, Nebraska

Calora is an unincorporated community in Arthur County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Calora in 1912, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1951.[2] The community's name is an amalgamation of Carl and Oura.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calora, Nebraska
  2. "Arthur County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 8.

Coordinates: 41°38′25″N 101°26′52″W / 41.64028°N 101.44778°W / 41.64028; -101.44778


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