Goodwin, Nebraska
Goodwin is an unincorporated community in Dakota County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]
History
Goodwin was established in 1892.[2] It was named for John C. Goodwin, a railroad official.[3] A post office was established at Goodwin in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goodwin, Nebraska
- ↑ M. M. Warner (1893). Warner's History of Dakota County, Nebraska: From the Days of the Pioneers and First Settlers to the Present Time, with Biographical Sketches, and Anecdotes of Ye Olden Times. Mirror Job Office. p. 97.
- ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 48. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
- ↑ "Dakota County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
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Coordinates: 42°27′19″N 96°39′19″W / 42.45528°N 96.65528°W
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