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Unincorporated community in Nebraska, United States
Goodwin, Nebraska
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 42°27′19″N 96°39′19″W / 42.45528°N 96.65528°W / 42.45528; -96.65528
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyDakota
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code402
GNIS feature ID835313

Goodwin is an unincorporated community in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.

History

Goodwin was established in 1892. It was named for John C. Goodwin, a railroad official. A post office was established at Goodwin in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goodwin, Nebraska
  2. M. M. Warner (1893). Warner's History of Dakota County, Nebraska: From the Days of the Pioneers and First Settlers to the Present Time, with Biographical Sketches, and Anecdotes of Ye Olden Times. Mirror Job Office. p. 97.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 48. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. "Dakota County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
Municipalities and communities of Dakota County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: Dakota City
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