Bookwalter, Nebraska

Bookwalter is an unincorporated community in Pawnee County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Bookwalter in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.[2] The community was named for W. J. Bookwalter, the original owner of the town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bookwalter, Nebraska
  2. "Pawnee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 7.

Coordinates: 40°03′42″N 96°22′10″W / 40.06167°N 96.36944°W / 40.06167; -96.36944


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