Wabash, Nebraska

Wabash is an unincorporated community in Cass County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

Wabash, Nebraska
North on Elm Street
Wabash
Location within the state of Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°53′10″N 96°15′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyCass
Elevation
1,290 ft (390 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

History

A large share of the early settlers being natives of Indiana caused the name Wabash, after Wabash, Indiana, to be selected.[2] A post office was established at Wabash in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wabash, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 33. ISBN 0803250606.
  3. "Cass County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.


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