Eldorado, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
Eldorado, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Eldorado, Nebraska
Eldorado, Nebraska
Eldorado, Nebraska is located in the United States
Eldorado, Nebraska
Eldorado, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°42′N 98°00′W / 40.7°N 98°W / 40.7; -98
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyClay

Eldorado is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

Eldorado is derived from a Spanish name meaning "golden" and the community was so named by account of its golden soil.[2] A post office was established at El Dorado in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eldorado, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 42. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ↑ "Clay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

40°41′03″N 97°59′44″W / 40.68417°N 97.99556°W / 40.68417; -97.99556


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