Francis, Nebraska
Ghost Town in Nebraska, United States
Francis, Nebraska | |
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Ghost Town | |
Country | United States |
State | Nebraska |
County | Wheeler |
Francis is a ghost town in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
History
A post office was established at Francis in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.[2] Francis was likely named for an early settler.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Francis, Nebraska
- ^ "Wheeler County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 146. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
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Municipalities and communities of Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: Bartlett
- Bartlett
- Ericson
community
- Cumminsville
- Buffalo
- Francis
- Headquarters
- Newboro
- Sheridan
- Wheeler
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