Nebraska, North Carolina facts for kids
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Nebraska, North Carolina
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 Nebraska, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Nebraska, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hyde |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1021607 |
Nebraska is a small place in Hyde County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Nebraska is located in the southeastern part of Hyde County. It is quite close to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. This is a beautiful coastal area known for its beaches and lighthouses.
The community of Nebraska was started in the year 1855. People are not completely sure how it got its name. One idea is that it was named after the Kansas-Nebraska Act. This was an important law passed in the United States in 1854. It allowed people in new territories to decide if they wanted slavery or not.
Education
The main school for kids in Nebraska is called Mattamuskeet School. This school is part of the Hyde County Schools system. It helps students from the area get a good education.
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