Swedehome, Nebraska

Swedehome (also written Swede Home)[1] is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Nebraska, United States.

Swedehome, Nebraska
Swedehome
Location within the state of Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°09′46″N 97°39′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyPolk
Elevation
1,719 ft (524 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68651
FIPS code31-48130
GNIS feature ID833993

History

A post office was established at Swedehome in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[2] Swedehome was originally built up chiefly by Swedes.[3]

Notable person

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swedehome, Nebraska
  2. "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  3. Hickey, Donald R.; Wunder, Susan A.; Wunder, John R. (2007). Nebraska Moments. U of Nebraska Press. p. 115. ISBN 0-8032-1572-X.
  4. Minnesota Historical Society-Governor of Minnesota-Harold LeVander


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