Nebraska, Ohio
Nebraska is a ghost town in Pickaway County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
Nebraska was originally called Hedges' Store, after its proprietor Andrew Hedges.[2] A post office called Hedges Store was established in 1854, the name was changed to Nebraska in 1862, and the post office was discontinued in 1902.[3] Nebraska was named after the Nebraska Territory.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nebraska (historical)
- ^ History of Franklin and Pickaway Counties, Ohio. Williams bros. 1880. p. 279.
- ^ "Pickaway County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. July 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Pickaway County, Ohio, United States
County seat: Circleville
- Circleville
- Ashville
- Commercial Point
- Darbyville
- Lockbourne‡
- Harrisburg‡
- New Holland‡
- South Bloomfield
- Tarlton‡
- Williamsport
communities
- Nebraska
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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39°42′15″N 82°53′33″W / 39.70417°N 82.89250°W / 39.70417; -82.89250
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