Emerald, Nebraska

Emerald is an unincorporated community in Lancaster [County, Nebraska|Lancaster County], Nebraska, United States. The population was 45 at the 2020 [United States census|2020 census].

History

A post office was established at Emerald in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1943. The community was named "Emerald" because its landscape was said to be as green as an emerald.

Education

A portion of Emerald is within Lincoln [Public Schools]. Another portion is zoned to Malcolm Public Schools.