Covington, Nebraska
Covington is a ghost town in Dakota County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]
History
A post office was established at Covington in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1893.[2] It took its name from the Covington, Columbus and Black Hills Railroad.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Covington, Nebraska
- ↑ "Dakota County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 48. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 42°29′10″N 96°24′41″W / 42.48611°N 96.41142°W
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