Deverre, Nebraska facts for kids
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Deverre, Nebraska
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 Deverre, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Deverre, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Garfield |
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 828689 |
Deverre is a small, quiet community located in Garfield County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Deverre sits at a high elevation of about 2,431 feet (741 meters) above sea level. You can find this community just north of Burwell, which is the main town and county seat for Garfield County.
History of Deverre
How Deverre Got Its Name
Deverre was named after a person called Deverre Cass. It's common for places to be named after important people or early settlers in the area.
The Post Office in Deverre
Imagine a time before emails and text messages! People relied on post offices to send and receive letters. Deverre had its very own post office, which opened in 1905. This post office was an important part of the community, helping people connect with friends and family far away. It operated for many years, but eventually closed down in 1933.
