Goodwin, Nebraska

Goodwin, Nebraska
Unincorporated community
Goodwin is located in Nebraska
Goodwin
Goodwin
Location within Nebraska
Goodwin is located in the United States
Goodwin
Goodwin
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°27′19″N 96°39′19″W / 42.45528°N 96.65528°W / 42.45528; -96.65528
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyDakota
Elevation
1,175 ft (358 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code402
GNIS feature ID835313

Goodwin is an unincorporated community in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.

History

Goodwin was established in 1892. It was named for John C. Goodwin, a railroad official. A post office was established at Goodwin in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goodwin, Nebraska
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 48. ISBN 0803250606. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ "Dakota County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.