Swedehome, Nebraska facts for kids
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Swedehome, Nebraska
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Swedehome, July 2017
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 Swedehome, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68651
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| FIPS code | 31-48130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 833993 |
Swedehome (sometimes written as Swede Home) is a small, unincorporated community located in Polk 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 governed by the county.
History of Swedehome
Swedehome got its name because many of the first people to settle there were from Sweden. These early settlers helped build up the community.
A post office was opened in Swedehome in 1883. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, but it eventually closed down in 1902.
Famous Person from Swedehome
- Harold LeVander was born in Swedehome. He later became the Governor of Minnesota. A governor is the leader of a state's government.
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