Haig, Nebraska

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

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]

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[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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[1] [1]
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Haig, Nebraska

[2] [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] [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] [4]
"Scotts Bluff County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 23, 2014.

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