Almeria, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Almeria, Nebraska
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 Almeria, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Almeria, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Loup |
Almeria is a small, unincorporated community located in Loup County, Nebraska, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
Almeria is found in the state of Nebraska. It sits at an elevation of about 2,333 feet (711 meters) above sea level. You can find it on a map at these coordinates: 41°49′33″N 99°31′19″W.
The Story Behind the Name
The community of Almeria was named after a person! It was named for Almeria Strohl. She was the wife of Wess Strohl, who was the person who started this community.
Not the Spanish City
It's important to know that this Almeria is not connected to the city of Almería in Spain. Even though they share the same name, they are completely different places.
Where is Almeria?
Almeria is located along Nebraska Highway 91. This highway helps people travel to and from the community.
Close to Taylor
Almeria is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) west-northwest of Taylor. Taylor is an important town because it is the county seat of Loup County. This means that Taylor is where the main government offices for the county are located.
See also
In Spanish: Almeria (Nebraska) para niños
