Wheeler, Nebraska | |
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  Wheeler, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 41°59′N98°38′W / 41.99°N 98.63°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Wheeler |
Wheeler is a ghost town in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States. [1]
Wheeler, Nebraska | |
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| Wheeler, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 41°59′N98°38′W / 41.99°N 98.63°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Wheeler |
Wheeler is a ghost town in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States. [1]
Wheeler was originally called Baird, but when it was discovered that another place called Baird already existed, the town was renamed to avoid repetition. [2]
A post office was established at Wheeler in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934. [3]
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