Nonpareil, Nebraska facts for kids
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Nonpareil is a small, quiet place in Box Butte County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. People live there, but they don't have their own mayor or city council. Services like roads and police are often handled by the county. Nonpareil is one such place, known for being very small.
History of Nonpareil
Nonpareil had a post office for many years, which was important for people to send and receive mail. The first post office opened in 1886. It closed down in 1894, but then reopened in 1925. This shows that the community had periods of growth and then quiet times. The post office finally closed for good in 1946.
How Nonpareil Got Its Name
The name "Nonpareil" might sound a bit unusual! It comes from a term used in printing, called "Nonpareil type." This was a very small size of type, or font, used to print words. The community was named "Nonpareil" because, just like that tiny type, the settlement itself was very small. It was a way to describe how tiny and unique the place was.
