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.

Municipalities and communities of Dakota County, Nebraska, United States

County seat: Dakota City

Cities	Dakota City South Sioux City

Villages	Emerson‡ Homer Hubbard Jackson

Unincorporated communities	Goodwin Nacora

Ghost town	Covington

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 42°27′19″N 96°39′19″W / 42.45528°N 96.65528°W / 42.45528; -96.65528

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