Bignell, Nebraska facts for kids
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Bignell, Nebraska
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Lincoln |
Bignell is a small, unincorporated community located in Lincoln County, Nebraska, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
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A Look at Bignell's Past
Bignell's history is quite brief, but it tells us a little about how communities grew in the early 1900s.
When Bignell Had a Post Office
A post office was first opened in Bignell in 1908. This was a really important event for the community because it meant people could send and receive mail more easily. Before post offices, getting letters or packages was much harder. The post office served the residents of Bignell for many years.
The Post Office Closes
However, the post office in Bignell eventually closed down in 1933. This often happened to smaller communities as transportation improved and people could travel to larger towns for their mail.
How Bignell Got Its Name
The community of Bignell was named after a person named E. C. Bignell. He was an important official who worked for the railroad. Many towns and communities in the United States were named after railroad officials, because railroads played a huge role in connecting places and helping them grow during that time.
