Swedehome, Nebraska

Unincorporated community in Polk County, Nebraska, United States

Unincorporated community in Nebraska, United States
41°09′46″N 97°39′49″W / 41.16278°N 97.66361°W / 41.16278; -97.66361CountryUnited StatesStateNebraskaCountyPolkElevation
1,719 ft (524 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP code
68651
FIPS code31-48130GNIS feature ID833993

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

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]

See also

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References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swedehome, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 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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