Shippee, Nebraska

Unincorporated community in Nebraska, U.S.

Shippee is an unincorporated community in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Shippee in 1913, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.[2] The community was named for Leonard Shippee, a local landowner.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shippee, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Red Willow County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 118. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
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Municipalities and communities of Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: McCook
Cities
  • Indianola
  • McCook
Map of Nebraska highlighting Red Willow County
Villages
  • Bartley
  • Danbury
  • Lebanon
Unincorporated
communities
  • Marion
  • Perry
  • Shippee
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40°03′33″N 100°12′08″W / 40.05917°N 100.20222°W / 40.05917; -100.20222


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