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Flats, Nebraska

Flats is an extinct town in McPherson County, Nebraska, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

History

A post office was established at Flats in 1919, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972. Flats derives its name from Lombard Flats, an early farm in the area.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Flats, Nebraska
  2. ^ "McPherson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 99. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

41°34′08″N 101°21′07″W / 41.56889°N 101.35194°W / 41.56889; -101.35194