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Kennedy, Nebraska

Coordinates: 42°32′50″N 100°49′01″W / 42.54722°N 100.81694°W / 42.54722; -100.81694
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Kennedy is an unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

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A post office was established at Kennedy in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1969.[2] The community was named for B. E. B. Kennedy of Omaha.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kennedy, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Cherry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 38.

42°32′50″N 100°49′01″W / 42.54722°N 100.81694°W / 42.54722; -100.81694