Venus, Nebraska

Coordinates: 42°27′26″N 98°16′04″W / 42.45722°N 98.26778°W / 42.45722; -98.26778
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Venus, Nebraska
State
 Nebraska
CountyKnox
Named afterRoman 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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  3. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) 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 / 42.45722; -98.26778