Precinct 19 in southwestern Cedar County in Nebraska is mapped out with the town of Randolph cornered in the bottom left and the railroad track halving the precinct diagonally. Not long ago, though, another town flanked these same railroad tracks.
Wareham, Neb., was established along the railroad tracks of Precinct 19 in southern Cedar County, Neb.
Image adapted from NE GenWeb Project
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The Wareham Store was known for its friendly atmosphere and dances.
Photo from the “Randolph Quincentennial History” book
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There were two elevators in Wareham, Neb. Pictured is the McCaull-Webster Elevator Co.
Photo from the “Randolph Quincentennial History” book
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District 70-South was likely located at the intersection south of Wareham, Neb.
Photo from NE GenWeb Project
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The other school in the vicinity was called District 70-North.
Photo from NE GenWeb Project
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A postcard depicts a photograph of the Wareham baseball team sometime in the 1920s.
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This baseball uniform was worn by John Raymond Gubbels of Wareham, Neb. His grandson, Tim Gubbels, donated it to the Cedar County Historical Museum, located in Hartington, Neb.
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The Wareham Club still meets regularly on the last Thursday of the month. Members include Rosemary Nordhues, left, Jean Buell, Betty Gross and Joan Lackas. Not pictured: Berdine Brunssen and Laura DeLong.
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Mysteries on the Map is a series that highlights a different ghost town and how it contributed to the rich history of Nebraska. Running through the summer months, it pays tribute to the pioneers who endured incredible hardship and paved the way so that we can now enjoy the good life called Nebraska. If you have suggestions or stories to share about a community that no longer exists, contact reporter Kristen Sindelar at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com .
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