Max is a
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a Place (United States Census Bureau), concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counte ...
in
Dundy County,
Nebraska
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, United States. Max's population as of
2020
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was 50.
Description
Max is located in eastern Dundy County, along
U.S. Route 34 (US 34) in the valley of the
Republican River
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. Via US 34 it is southwest to
Benkelman, the
county seat
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, and east to
Stratton. Its elevation is above sea level.
History
The first settlement at Max was made in 1880. The community named itself in honor of the postmaster, Max Monivisin.
Demographics
See also
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List of census-designated places in Nebraska
This is a list of census-designated places in Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau defines census-designated places as unincorporated communities lacking elected municipal officers and boundaries with legal status.
As of the 2020 census, ...
References
External links
Census-designated places in Dundy County, Nebraska
Census-designated places in Nebraska
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