Thatcher, Nebraska facts for kids

Thatcher (sometimes spelled Thacher) is a small, unincorporated community located in the state of Nebraska, in the United States. Specifically, you can find it in Cherry County.

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government.

The zip code for Thatcher is 69201. The climate in Thatcher can be quite varied: winters are cold and snowy, while summers are hot. It's also often windy there!

A Look at Thatcher's Past

Thatcher once had its own post office, which was open for a few years from 1884 until 1889. This means people living there could send and receive mail right in their community.

The community was named after a person called James M. Thatcher. He was associated with Fort Niobrara, which was an important military post in the area during that time.