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Nebraska, Arkansas

Coordinates: 34°52′14″N 93°45′13″W / 34.87065°N 93.75353°W / 34.87065; -93.75353
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Nebraska is a ghost town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas.[1]

History

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Nebraska was founded in 1854.[2] The community was named after the Nebraska Territory.[3]

A post office called Nebraska was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1907.[4] With the rise of nearby rival towns Harvey and Nola, business activity shifted away from Nebraska, and its population dwindled.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nebraska (historical)
  2. ^ a b Nebraska from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  4. ^ "Scott County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 March 2015.

34°52′14″N 93°45′13″W / 34.87065°N 93.75353°W / 34.87065; -93.75353