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Spiker is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Nebraska. An independent trucking garage is based at Spiker, and there are four homes.
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.
References
- "Spiker". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- "Spiker, Nebraska". Spiker, Nebraska.
- "Historic Towns: Spiker - WASHINGTON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY". www.newashcogs.org.
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41°36′26″N 96°18′35″W / 41.60722°N 96.30972°W / 41.60722; -96.30972
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