Wheeler, Nebraska

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Wheeler, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
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Wheeler, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°59′N98°38′W / 41.99°N 98.63°W / 41.99; -98.63
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County Wheeler

Wheeler is a ghost town in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States. [1]

History

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]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wheeler, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L.; Link, J. T. (1960). Fairclough, G. Thomas (ed.). Nebraska Place-Names. Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press. p. 146. ISBN   0-8032-5060-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: ignored ISBN errors (link) A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ↑ "Wheeler County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
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