Francis, Nebraska

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Francis, Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyWheeler

Francis is a ghost town in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History[]

A post office was established at Francis in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.[2] Francis was likely named for an early settler.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Francis, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Wheeler County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 146. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.


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