Spiker, Nebraska

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Spiker is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Nebraska.[1][2]

History[]

The Spiker General Store was established and the community was set up in 1890. It was named after Samuel Spiker, an early settler.

A post office was opened in 1890, but closed in 1902.

In the late 1930s, the community was damaged by a fire. It was abandoned soon after.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Spiker". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  2. ^ "Spiker, Nebraska". Spiker, Nebraska.
  3. ^ "Historic Towns: Spiker - WASHINGTON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY". www.newashcogs.org.

Coordinates: 41°36′26″N 96°18′35″W / 41.60722°N 96.30972°W / 41.60722; -96.30972


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