Nebraska, Arkansas Explained

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

History

Nebraska was founded in 1854. The community was named after the Nebraska Territory.^[1]

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

References

34.8707°N -93.7535°W

Notes and References

1. News: Towns named after states . Reading Eagle . Jul 2, 1897 . 14 October 2015 . 3.
2. Web site: Scott County . Jim Forte Postal History . 6 March 2015.