Norden,_Nebraska

Norden, Nebraska

Norden, Nebraska

Census-designated place in Nebraska, United States

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

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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. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norden, Nebraska
  2. [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. [3]
    "Keya Paha County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Saturday Night at Norden Dance Hall". Hear Nebraska. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  5. [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. [6]
    "Fires continue along Niobrara River near Norden". Grand Island Independent. Grand Island Independent. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  7. [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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