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Ghost Town in Nebraska, United States
Francis, Nebraska
Ghost Town
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyWheeler

Francis is a ghost town in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States.

History

A post office was established at Francis in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917. Francis was likely named for an early settler.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Francis, Nebraska
  2. "Wheeler County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 146. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.


Municipalities and communities of Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States
County seat: Bartlett
Villages
Map of Nebraska highlighting Wheeler County
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