Whitman, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whitman, Nebraska
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 Whitman, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Grant |
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69366
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| FIPS code | 31-52890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 834693 |
Whitman is a small place in northeastern Grant County, Nebraska, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is located along Nebraska Highway 2. This is a bit east of Hyannis, which is the main town in Grant County.
Close by, you'll find the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory. Even though Whitman isn't a city, it has its own post office with the ZIP code 69366.
History of Whitman
Whitman began in the 1860s. This was when the railroad tracks were built and reached this spot. A railroad official named the community after a town called Whitman, Massachusetts.
The Tornado of 2024
On June 25, 2024, a tornado hit Whitman. It came suddenly, without much warning. The tornado caused damage to homes and trees in the area. It also affected two out of the three communication towers in Whitman. One person was hurt just south of the community.
