Webster County
Communities & Place Names
Amboy
Originally Webster Center — name changed to Amboy on December 23, 1879. Post Office discontinued January 8, 1890.
Originally Webster Center — name changed to Amboy on December 23, 1879. Post Office discontinued January 8, 1890.
Batin
Named in honor of the mother of Dr. T. B. Williams. Post office started November 8, 1872; discontinued March 3, 1887.
Named in honor of the mother of Dr. T. B. Williams. Post office started November 8, 1872; discontinued March 3, 1887.
Belmont
Possibly the original name of Blue Hill, but could not be kept because another Nebraska town already used it.
Possibly the original name of Blue Hill, but could not be kept because another Nebraska town already used it.
Berne
Post office started February 11, 1884; discontinued October 15, 1884.
Post office started February 11, 1884; discontinued October 15, 1884.
Bladen
Originally named Wells; changed to Bladen on November 15, 1886.
Originally named Wells; changed to Bladen on November 15, 1886.
Blue
Hill
Post began December 20, 1878. Named for its location on the hills near the Little Blue River. Platted by Anselmo B. Smith.
Post began December 20, 1878. Named for its location on the hills near the Little Blue River. Platted by Anselmo B. Smith.
Bole
Originally named Hicks; changed to Bole on July 31, 1885. Discontinued December 7, 1892. First postmaster: John B. Strausser.
Originally named Hicks; changed to Bole on July 31, 1885. Discontinued December 7, 1892. First postmaster: John B. Strausser.
Buffalo
Post office established December 18, 1871; discontinued February 10, 1873.
Post office established December 18, 1871; discontinued February 10, 1873.
Catherton
Established May 15, 1876; discontinued August 29, 1877. Named in honor of George P. Cather, uncle of Willa Cather.
Established May 15, 1876; discontinued August 29, 1877. Named in honor of George P. Cather, uncle of Willa Cather.
Cloverton
Started June 23, 1874; discontinued April 2, 1887.
Started June 23, 1874; discontinued April 2, 1887.
Cowles
Originally named Edna; changed to Cowles on January 27, 1879. Named for W. D. Cowles, general freight agent of the Burlington Railroad.
Originally named Edna; changed to Cowles on January 27, 1879. Named for W. D. Cowles, general freight agent of the Burlington Railroad.
Eckley
Established October 12, 1874; discontinued April 29, 1879.
Established October 12, 1874; discontinued April 29, 1879.
Edna
Original name of Cowles. Established May 10, 1877; renamed January 27, 1879. First postmaster: Arando Edson.
Original name of Cowles. Established May 10, 1877; renamed January 27, 1879. First postmaster: Arando Edson.
Guide
Rock
Named for the high rocky bluff southeast of town — a landmark for early travelers.
Named for the high rocky bluff southeast of town — a landmark for early travelers.
Hicks
Named for a local settler; established December 17, 1883. Renamed Bole on July 31, 1885.
Named for a local settler; established December 17, 1883. Renamed Bole on July 31, 1885.
Inavale
Established April 3, 1873; named by vote of residents. Platted by W. J. Vance in 1884.
Established April 3, 1873; named by vote of residents. Platted by W. J. Vance in 1884.
Lester
A Burlington Railroad station named for a local settler.
A Burlington Railroad station named for a local settler.
Negunda
Established February 23, 1872; discontinued May 4, 1903.
Established February 23, 1872; discontinued May 4, 1903.
Otto
Named for Norwegian settler Otto Skjelvar. Established September 12, 1884; discontinued December 22, 1903.
Named for Norwegian settler Otto Skjelvar. Established September 12, 1884; discontinued December 22, 1903.
Red
Cloud
County seat; named for Sioux leader Red Cloud. Platted November 12, 1872 by Silas Garber. Post office began January 14, 1872.
County seat; named for Sioux leader Red Cloud. Platted November 12, 1872 by Silas Garber. Post office began January 14, 1872.
Rosemont
Established June 16, 1890; discontinued 1955. Named for Claus Rose Sr.; platted by the Lincoln Land Co.
Established June 16, 1890; discontinued 1955. Named for Claus Rose Sr.; platted by the Lincoln Land Co.
Saint
Ann
Originally Wheatland; renamed Saint Ann on December 14, 1885. Post office discontinued February 9, 1887.
Originally Wheatland; renamed Saint Ann on December 14, 1885. Post office discontinued February 9, 1887.
Stillwater
Established June 18, 1874; discontinued August 29, 1879.
Established June 18, 1874; discontinued August 29, 1879.
Stockade
Established February 16, 1876; discontinued October 17, 1876.
Established February 16, 1876; discontinued October 17, 1876.
Thomasville
Established December 29, 1876; discontinued July 12, 1888. First postmaster: William Longbotham.
Established December 29, 1876; discontinued July 12, 1888. First postmaster: William Longbotham.
Webster
Center
Established March 7, 1879; renamed Amboy on December 23, 1879. Named for its central location in the county.
Established March 7, 1879; renamed Amboy on December 23, 1879. Named for its central location in the county.
Wells
Established May 20, 1872; named for Silas Wells. Renamed Bladen on November 15, 1886.
Established May 20, 1872; named for Silas Wells. Renamed Bladen on November 15, 1886.
Wheatland
Established March 5, 1875; named for its wheat‑growing region. Renamed Saint Ann on December 14, 1885.
Established March 5, 1875; named for its wheat‑growing region. Renamed Saint Ann on December 14, 1885.
