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Goodwin, Nebraska
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 Goodwin, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Goodwin, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dakota |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 402 |
| GNIS feature ID | 835313 |
Goodwin is a small place in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.
History of Goodwin, Nebraska
Goodwin was first started in 1892. It was named after a man named John C. Goodwin. He was an important official who worked for the railroad.
Goodwin's Post Office History
A post office was opened in Goodwin in 1892, the same year the community began. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, it closed down in 1940.
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