Hoag, Nebraska facts for kids

Hoag is a small place in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town does.

History of Hoag

How Hoag Got Its Name

Hoag was named after a person called Mr. Hoagland. He was the original owner of the land where this community was built. It's common for places to be named after the people who first settled or owned the land.

An Important Railroad Stop

For a time, Hoag played an important role for trains in the area. It was the very first train station you would find after leaving the nearby city of Beatrice. This made Hoag a key stop for people traveling by train and for moving goods.

The Post Office Years

Like many small communities, Hoag had its own post office. This post office was open for many years, helping people send and receive mail from 1885 until 1934. Having a post office was a big deal for a community, as it connected residents to the rest of the world.