Kalamazoo, Nebraska facts for kids
Kalamazoo is a small, unincorporated community located in Madison 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 at Kalamazoo's History
Kalamazoo had its own post office for a while, from 1874 until 1904. This means people living there could send and receive mail right in their community. It's thought that Kalamazoo was named after a larger city called Kalamazoo, Michigan.
A very powerful tornado hit Kalamazoo on May 30, 1954. This tornado was extremely strong and caused a lot of damage to the community. Sadly, some people lost their lives, and many others were injured during this natural disaster.
Where is Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo is located in Nebraska, and its elevation is 1,722 feet above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than places at sea level.
Nearby Places
Even though Kalamazoo is a small community, it is close to several other towns and cities in Nebraska. Some of these include:
- Newman Grove, Nebraska (about 8.9 miles southwest)
- Lindsay, Nebraska (about 9.4 miles south-southwest)
- Madison, Nebraska (about 9.6 miles east)
- Battle Creek, Nebraska (about 12 miles north)
- Humphrey, Nebraska (about 12.5 miles southeast)
