Lakeside, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lakeside, Nebraska
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Looking north from Nebraska Highway 2 at Nebraska Highway 250 at is crosses the BNSF tracks in Lakeside, April 2011
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 Lakeside, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Lakeside, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Elevation | 3,881 ft (1,183 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
69351
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| GNIS feature ID | 830598 |
Lakeside is a small, unofficial community in the southern part of Sheridan County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's not a city or town, but a place where people live.
You can find Lakeside along two main roads: Nebraska Highway 2 and Nebraska Highway 250. It's located south of Rushville, which is the main town of Sheridan County. Lakeside sits at a height of about 3,881 feet (1,183 meters) above sea level. Even though it's a small community, Lakeside has its own post office and a ZIP code of 69351.
History of Lakeside
Early Settlers and the Community's Name
Lakeside began to be settled around the year 1890. Some of the very first people to live here were John B. and Caroline Talbot Merrill. John was from Michigan, and Caroline came all the way from Norton, Suffolk, England.
Another important early family was the Nelsons, who were immigrants from Denmark. Their daughters, Lulu and Clara Nelson, were also among the first residents.
The Lakeside post office, which is still there today, was first opened in 1888. The community got its name because it is located near a lake.
