Norway, NebraskaNorway is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Nebraska, United States. Norway is roughly 7 miles west of Thedford, and is located along the Middle Loup River.HistoryNorway was established in the 1880s when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Norway likely caused the name to be selected. The first post office in Norway opened in 1887, and operated until 1935.