Hire, Nebraska

Hire is an unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Hire in 1911, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1943.[2] The community was named for John C. Hire, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hire, Nebraska
  2. ↑ "Cherry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 38. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

Coordinates: 42°10′28″N 101°25′06″W / 42.17444°N 101.41833°W / 42.17444; -101.41833


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