Nysted is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

in Howard County,

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, United States.

History

Nysted was founded in 1883. A majority of the early settlers being natives of Denmark caused the name

Nysted Nysted is a town in Guldborgsund Municipality in Region Zealand on the southeastern coast of the island of Lolland in south Denmark. Nysted is located on the southern coast of Lolland, and has a population of 1,292 (1 January 2022).

to be selected. A post office was established at Nysted in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918.

References

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