Thatcher, Nebraska

Thatcher (also Thacher) is an unincorporated community. It is located in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

Thatcher had a post office from 1884 until 1889.[2] The community was named for James M. Thatcher of Fort Niobrara.[3][4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thatcher, Nebraska
  2. "Cherry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 40. ISBN 0803250606.
  4. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 129.

42°48′22″N 100°27′58″W


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