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Emerald, Nebraska
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Merle's Food & Drink (Now closed)
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 Emerald, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Emerald, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,285 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
68528
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| GNIS feature ID | 829106 |
Emerald is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States.
History
A post office was established at Emerald in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1943. The community was so named because its landscape was said to be as green as an emerald.
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