Francis, Nebraska
Francis, Nebraska | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Wheeler |
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
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Francis, Nebraska
- ^ "Wheeler County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L.; Link, J. T. (1960). Fairclough, G. Thomas (ed.). Nebraska Place-Names. Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press. p. 146. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: ignored ISBN errors (link) A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.