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Wheeler, Nebraska
Wheeler, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
	Wheeler, Nebraska
	Coordinates: 41°59′N 98°38′W / 41.99°N 98.63°W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Wheeler

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

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.^[2]

A post office was established at Wheeler in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wheeler, Nebraska
^ 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.
^ "Wheeler County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wheeler, Nebraska

[2] 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.

[3] "Wheeler County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.

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