Haig, Nebraska
Haig is an unincorporated community in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States.
History
Haig (also historically called Haigville) got its start when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Harry Haig, described in one source as a local "cowboy".
A post office was established in Haig (Haigville) in 1914, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1963.
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Haig, Nebraska
- ^ Sedgwick, Theron E. (1921). York County, Nebraska and Its People: Together with a Condensed History of the State. S.J. Clarke. p. 137.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 129. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
- ^ "Scotts Bluff County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
External links
Media related to Haig, Nebraska at Wikimedia Commons
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41°52′46″N 103°45′33″W / 41.87944°N 103.75917°W
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