Orafino, Nebraska
Unincorporated community in Nebraska, U.S.
Orafino is an unincorporated community in Frontier County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]
History
Orafino is derived from a Spanish name meaning "fine ore".[2] This name Orafino was applied to the place when a settler found iron pyrite.[3]
A post office was established at Orafino in 1880 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1952.[4]
See also
- Orofino, Idaho
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orafino, Nebraska
- ^ "Profile for Orafino, NE". ePodunk. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 61. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
- ^ "Frontier County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
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Municipalities and communities of Frontier County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: Stockville
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40°29′50″N 100°13′44″W / 40.49722°N 100.22889°W / 40.49722; -100.22889
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