Wescott is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

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Wescott was founded by Walter S. Wescott in 1886.[2] A post office was established at Wescott in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wescott, Nebraska
  2. ^ Compendium of History, Reminiscence, and Biography of Nebraska. Chicago: Alden Publishing Company. 1912. pp. 552–553.
  3. ^ "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.


41°32′20″N 99°16′12″W / 41.53889°N 99.27000°W / 41.53889; -99.27000