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Cheney, Nebraska

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Cheney is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, in the United States.[1]

History

Cheney was named for a pioneer settler.[2] A post office was established at Cheney in the 1870s and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cheney, Nebraska
  2. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 8.
  3. ^ "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)