Unincorporated community in Nebraska, United States
Goodwin, Nebraska | |
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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 | |
Country | United States |
State | Nebraska |
County | Dakota |
Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 402 |
GNIS feature ID | 835313 |
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
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goodwin, Nebraska
- 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.
- 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.
- "Dakota County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
Municipalities and communities of Dakota County, Nebraska, United States | ||
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County seat: Dakota City | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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