Bismarck, Nebraska facts for kids
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Bismarck, Nebraska
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Cuming |
Bismarck is a small, unincorporated community located in Cuming County, Nebraska, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
History of Bismarck
The community of Bismarck has a short but interesting history. It was officially recognized with a post office in 1868. This post office helped people send and receive mail until it closed in 1902.
How Bismarck Got Its Name
Bismarck was named after a very important historical figure: Otto von Bismarck. He was a powerful and famous statesman and politician from Prussia, which was a large German kingdom in the 1800s. Otto von Bismarck played a big role in uniting many different German states into one country. Naming a place after him was a way to honor his influence and importance.
