Goodwin, Nebraska

Coordinates: 42°27′19″N 96°39′19″W / 42.45528°N 96.65528°W / 42.45528; -96.65528
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Goodwin, Nebraska
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GNIS feature ID835313[1]

Goodwin is an

unincorporated community in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

Goodwin was established in 1892.[2] It was named for John C. Goodwin, a railroad official.[3] A post office was established at Goodwin in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b 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. ^ "Dakota County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.