Burress is an unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States.

[1] Burress was founded in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point.

[2] It was named for J. Q. Burress, the original owner of the town site.

[2][3] A post office was established at Burress in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.

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