Nebraska, Indiana

Nebraska is an unincorporated community in Campbell Township, Jennings County, Indiana.

Nebraska, Indiana
Nebraska
Nebraska
Coordinates: 39°03′49″N 85°27′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJennings
TownshipCampbell
Elevation
853 ft (260 m)
ZIP code
47223
FIPS code18-52128[1]
GNIS feature ID439964[2]

History

Nebraska was platted in 1856, and was likely named for the Nebraska Territory, a hot political topic of the day.[3] The Nebraska post office was discontinued in 2002.[4]

Geography

Nebraska is located at 39°03′49″N 85°27′34″W.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Nebraska, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. Jennings Co. Historical Society (1999). Jennings Co., Indiana - Pictorial. Turner Publishing Company. p. 39.
  4. "Jennings County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 November 2014.



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