Nebraska, Arkansas

Nebraska is a ghost town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas.[1]

History

A post office called Nebraska was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after the Nebraska Territory.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nebraska (historical)
  2. "Scott County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  3. "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2015.


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