Helvey, Nebraska facts for kids

Helvey is a small place in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Jefferson County area.

The History of Helvey

Helvey got its start a long time ago, in the 1890s. That's when a post office was opened there. A post office was very important back then! It helped people send and receive letters and packages. The community was named after a person named Thomas Helvey. He was a pioneer settler, which means he was one of the first people to move to and live in that area. Many places in the United States were named after the brave pioneers who helped build them.