Venus, Nebraska
Venus, Nebraska | |
|---|---|
Venus Venus | |
| Coordinates: 42°30′N 98°18′W / 42.5°N 98.3°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Knox |
| Named after | Roman Goddess Venus |
Venus is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
History
A post office was established at Venus in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959.[2] The community was named for Venus, the Roman goddess of love.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus, Nebraska
- ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L.; Link, J. T. (1960). Fairclough, G. Thomas (ed.). Nebraska Place-Names. Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press. p. 90. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: ignored ISBN errors (link) A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
42°27′26″N 98°16′04″W / 42.45722°N 98.26778°W