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Crossing was founded in 1783 by Robert Johnson. The location was centered around a shallow area where bison had crossed the Elkhorn Creek. The community was also known as Johnson's Station, Great Buffalo Crossing, The Great Crossing and The Crossing. A post office operated in the community from
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