Norden, Nebraska

Norden is an unincorporated community in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

Norden, Nebraska
Census-designated place
Norden is located in Nebraska
Norden
Norden
Location within the state of Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°52′07″N 100°04′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyKeya Paha
Elevation
2,559 ft (780 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68778
FIPS code31-34560
GNIS feature ID835392

History

An early settler being a native of Norden, Germany, caused the name to be selected.[2]

A post office was established at Norden in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1960.[3]

The Norden Dance Hall was built by hand from 1929 to 1931 — at the outset of the Great Depression.[4] The hall stands as a gathering place where generations of families have socialized, bonded and danced. For example, the hall has hosted the town's annual barn dance for more than 120 years.[5]

In June 2012, much of the town was burned by the Fairfield Creek Fire.[6] One of the few structures to avoid the fire was the dance hall.[7]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norden, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 86. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. "Keya Paha County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  4. "Saturday Night at Norden Dance Hall". Hear Nebraska. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  5. "Norden Barn Dance, a 117-year-old tradition, is a two-step back in time for locals and visitors". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha World Herald. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  6. "Fires continue along Niobrara River near Norden". Grand Island Independent. Grand Island Independent. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  7. Bamesberger, Michael. "Fire: Thousands of acres burn in Niobrara River valley". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved September 21, 2018.


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