Thatcher, Nebraska Explained

Thatcher (also Thacher) is an unincorporated community. It is located in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States.

Zip code: 69201

Climate: Winter's cold and snowy, summer's hot, and is windy often.

History

Thatcher had a post office from 1884 until 1889.^[1] The community was named for James M. Thatcher of Fort Niobrara.^{[2] [3]}

References

42.8061°N -100.4661°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cherry County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 August 2014.
2. Book: Nebraska Place-Names . University of Nebraska Press . Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. . 1960 . 40. 0803250606 .
3. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 129.