Stafford, Nebraska facts for kids
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Stafford, Nebraska
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 Stafford, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Stafford, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt County |
Stafford is a small place in Holt County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's governed by the county.
History of Stafford
How Stafford Got Its Name
The community of Stafford was named after a person named Michael Stafford. He was an important official who worked for the railroad. Many places in the past were named after people who helped develop the area, especially those involved with railroads.
When Stafford Started
A post office was first set up in Stafford during the 1880s. This was a big step for the community. Having a post office meant that people living in Stafford could send and receive mail. It also showed that enough people lived there to need this service.
