Josselyn, Nebraska facts for kids
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Josselyn, Nebraska
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
Josselyn is a small, unincorporated community located in Dawson County, Nebraska, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
A Look Back: The History of Josselyn
Josselyn got its name from a special person named Simeon T. Josselyn. He was a railroad official, meaning he worked for the train companies that were very important for travel and trade back then.
Simeon T. Josselyn was also a hero during the American Civil War. This was a big war in the United States that happened from 1861 to 1865. He received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award a soldier can get for bravery in battle.
A post office was set up in Josselyn in 1898. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. However, the post office only stayed open for a short time and was closed in 1900.
