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Rose, Nebraska

Coordinates: 42°10′50″N 99°31′32″W / 42.18056°N 99.52556°W / 42.18056; -99.52556
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Rose is an unincorporated community in Rock County, Nebraska, United States,[1] located on the east side of U.S. Route 183. As of 2015, the hamlet consisted of two houses.

History

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The first post office at Rose was established in 1905 and was discontinued in 1908.[2] The community was named for the wild rose bushes growing near the town site.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rose, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Rock County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 122. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

42°10′50″N 99°31′32″W / 42.18056°N 99.52556°W / 42.18056; -99.52556