Buildings in Haig, September 2012

Haig is an unincorporated community in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

Haig (also historically called Haigville) got its start when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point.[2] It was named for Harry Haig, described in one source as a local "cowboy".[3]

A post office was established in Haig (Haigville) in 1914, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1963.[4]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Haig, Nebraska
  2. ↑ Sedgwick, Theron E. (1921). York County, Nebraska and Its People: Together with a Condensed History of the State. S.J. Clarke. p. 137.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 129. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ↑ "Scotts Bluff County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 23, 2014.

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