Irwin, Nebraska

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Irwin, Nebraska

Irwin is an unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History[]

A post office was established at Irwin in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[2] The community was named for Bennett Irwin, a cattleman.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Irwin, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Cherry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 87.

Coordinates: 42°52′38″N 101°57′18″W / 42.87722°N 101.95500°W / 42.87722; -101.95500


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