Wescott, Nebraska

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Wescott is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. [1]

History

Wescott was founded by Walter S. Wescott in 1886. [2] A post office was established at Wescott in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wescott, Nebraska
  2. Compendium of History, Reminiscence, and Biography of Nebraska. Chicago: Alden Publishing Company. 1912. pp.  552–553.
  3. "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

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