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Sparta, Nebraska

Sparta is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska, United States.

History

A post office was established at Sparta in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912. The community was likely named after Sparta, Wisconsin.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sparta, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 90. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

42°39′19″N 97°58′25″W / 42.65528°N 97.97361°W / 42.65528; -97.97361