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Berks, Nebraska
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 Berks, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Berks, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
68333
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| GNIS feature ID | 835247 |
Berks is an unincorporated community in Lancaster and Saline counties, Nebraska, United States. The community is located approximately three miles northeast of Crete on the Burlington Northern Railroad Line and one-half mile north of Nebraska Highway 33.
History
Some people hold Berks was the name of an early settler, while others believe the community was named after Berks County, Pennsylvania. The Berks post office was discontinued in 1912.
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