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Venus, Nebraska

Venus is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska, United States.

History

A post office was established at Venus in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959. The community was named for Venus, the Roman goddess of love.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 90. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. 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