Wheeler, Nebraska Explained

Wheeler, Nebraska
Settlement Type:Unincorporated Community
Pushpin Map:USA Nebraska
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wheeler

Wheeler is a ghost town in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States.

History

Wheeler was originally called Baird, but when it was discovered that another place called Baird already existed, the town was renamed to avoid repetition.[1]

A post office was established at Wheeler in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Nebraska Place-Names . University of Nebraska Press . Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. . 1960 . 0-8032-5060-6 . 146. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  2. Web site: Wheeler County . Jim Forte Postal History . 24 August 2014.