Sparta, Nebraska

Coordinates: 42°39′19″N 97°58′25″W / 42.65528°N 97.97361°W / 42.65528; -97.97361
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Sparta is an

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

History

A post office was established at Sparta in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[2] The community was likely named after Sparta, Wisconsin.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sparta, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.

42°39′19″N 97°58′25″W / 42.65528°N 97.97361°W / 42.65528; -97.97361