Bowen is a ghost town in Washington County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

Bowen, Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
CountyWashington

History

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Bowen was platted in 1886. It was named for John S. Bowen, a pioneer settler.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bowen, Nebraskadead link
  2. ^ History of the origin of the place names in nine Northwestern states. 1908. p. 45.