Sparta, Nebraska

Sparta is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska, United States.^[1]

History

A post office was established at Sparta in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.^[2] The community was likely named after Sparta, Wisconsin.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sparta, Nebraska
^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
^ 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

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[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.

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