Wabash, Nebraska Explained

Wabash, Nebraska
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Nebraska
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Nebraska
Pushpin Label:Wabash
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Nebraska
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Cass
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1290
Coordinates:40.8861°N -96.2556°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

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

History

A large share of the early settlers being natives of Indiana caused the name Wabash, after Wabash, Indiana, to be selected.[1] A post office was established at Wabash in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Nebraska Place-Names . University of Nebraska Press . Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. . 1960 . 33. 0803250606 .
  2. Web site: Cass County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 August 2014.