Glen is an unincorporated community in Sioux County, Nebraska, United States.[1] It was named for the surrounding glen.[2][3]

History

A post office was established at Glen in 1887, and remained in operation until 1953.[4] There are still a few residents.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glen, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 136. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 77.
  4. "Sioux County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2014.

42°36′27″N 103°35′02″W / 42.60750°N 103.58389°W / 42.60750; -103.58389


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