Sacramento, Nebraska facts for kids
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Sacramento, Nebraska
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 Sacramento, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Sacramento, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Phelps |
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 835437 |
Sacramento is a small place located in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government, unlike a city or town. Sacramento is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) east-southeast of the town of Holdrege.
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A Glimpse into Sacramento's Past
Sacramento has a history that dates back to the late 1800s.
The Post Office Years
For many years, Sacramento had its own post office. This was a very important place for the people living there. A post office helped them send and receive letters and packages. Sacramento's post office was open from 1879 until 1944. That's a long time!
Where Did the Name Come From?
It is believed that Sacramento, Nebraska, was named after the much larger city of Sacramento, California. This was a common practice when new communities were being formed.
The Railroad Connection
Sacramento was also located along the Burlington Railroad. Railroads were super important in the past. They helped people travel and moved goods like crops and supplies across the country. Being near a railroad meant Sacramento was connected to other places.
