Swedehome, Nebraska
Swedehome (also written Swede Home)[1] is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Nebraska, United States.
Swedehome, Nebraska | |
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Swedehome Location within the state of Nebraska | |
Coordinates: 41°09′46″N 97°39′49″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Nebraska |
County | Polk |
Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 68651 |
FIPS code | 31-48130 |
GNIS feature ID | 833993 |
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
- Harold LeVander, Governor of Minnesota, was born in Swedehome.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swedehome, Nebraska
- "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- Hickey, Donald R.; Wunder, Susan A.; Wunder, John R. (2007). Nebraska Moments. U of Nebraska Press. p. 115. ISBN 0-8032-1572-X.
- Minnesota Historical Society-Governor of Minnesota-Harold LeVander
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