Kramer, Nebraska

Unincorporated community in Nebraska, United States
40°35′18″N 96°52′31″W / 40.58833°N 96.87528°W / 40.58833; -96.87528CountryUnited StatesStateNebraskaCountyLancasterArea • Total0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) • Land0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)Elevation1,355 ft (413 m)Population
 (2020)
 • Total26 • Density55.32/sq mi (21.36/km2)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP codes
68333
FIPS code25720GNIS feature ID2806913[2]

Kramer is an unincorporated rural village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States.[2] There is a grainary there, a restaurant, and a community hall, and no other businesses or services. The population was 26 at the 2020 census.

History

Kramer was founded in 1888.[3] It was named for Mr. Kramer, the original owner of the town site.[4]

A post office was established in Kramer in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202026
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kramer, Nebraska
  3. ^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 126.
  4. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 92. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  5. ^ "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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