Havens, Nebraska facts for kids

Havens is a small place in Nebraska, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Silver Creek Township, which is located in Merrick County.

History of Havens

Havens has a history closely connected to the Union Pacific Railroad. Long ago, railroads were very important for travel and moving goods across the country. Havens was a station along this big railroad line. This meant trains would stop there, bringing people and supplies, and connecting the community to other places.

A post office was opened in Havens in 1919. A post office was a vital part of any community back then, as it was the main way for people to send and receive letters and packages. However, the post office in Havens closed down in 1934. The closing of the post office often meant that the community was becoming smaller or that people were using other ways to get their mail.