Antioch, Nebraska facts for kids
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Antioch, Nebraska
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Ruins of potash plant near Antioch
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 Antioch, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Elevation | 3,881 ft (1,183 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 ([MST]) |
| • Summer (DST) | MST |
| Area code(s) | 308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 834979 |
Antioch is a tiny, unincorporated hamlet in Sheridan County, Nebraska, United States. Located approximately 15 miles east of Alliance on Nebraska Highway 2, the town was once nicknamed "the potash capital of Nebraska." The town took its name from Antioch, Ohio. There are now only a handful of houses, fewer than 25 residents, and a trash dump.
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Antioch potash historical marker
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