Deloit, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Deloit, Nebraska
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
Deloit is a small, unincorporated community located in Holt 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 governed by the county it's in.
A Look at Deloit's Past
Deloit has a simple but interesting history. One of the most important things for any community in the past was having a post office. A post office was first set up in Deloit during the 1870s. This meant people living there could send and receive letters and packages, connecting them to the wider world.
How Deloit Got Its Name
It's believed that Deloit was named after another place called Deloit, Iowa. Often, early settlers would name new places after towns or areas they came from, or places they admired. This practice helped them feel more at home in new territories.
