Nebraska, Ohio Explained

Nebraska is a ghost town in Pickaway County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Nebraska was originally called Hedges' Store, after its proprietor Andrew Hedges.^[1] A post office called Hedges Store was established in 1854, the name was changed to Nebraska in 1862, and the post office was discontinued in 1902.^[2] Nebraska was named after the Nebraska Territory.^[3]

References

39.7042°N -82.8925°W

Notes and References

1. Book: History of Franklin and Pickaway Counties, Ohio. 1880. Williams bros.. 279.
2. Web site: Pickaway County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 March 2015.
3. News: Towns named after states . Reading Eagle . Jul 2, 1897 . 14 October 2015 . 3.