Big Bend
- Town changed name to SPEED. Platted town. Located in Section 24, Twp 5, Range 18.
Located on all county maps. Town established March 28, 1895. Postmasters: Etta SUMMERS, March 28, 1895; Albert A. GREEN, September 14, 1897; Richard E. WEEKS, October 3, 1900; Wm. VEEH, May 26, 1916; Emilius R. BARBER, June 26, 1916; Elsie DROPPLEMAN, July 22, 1925; Mrs. Elsie WESTENHAVER, October 3, 1931; Mrs. Irene Mae SUTLEY, August 11, 1943.
This information originally appeared in PHILLIPSBURG - PHILLIPS COUNTY CENTENNIAL 1872 - 1972. Published by the Phillipsburg Centennial Committee which was edited and compiled by Cecil KINGERY.
Phillipsburg Centennial Committee Members:
Luetta MALEY, Joy KENDALL, Cecil KINGERY, JoAnn LUMPKIN, Kay BURNS, Libby MASON, McDill "Huck" BOYD, Judy PARTINGTON, Dan HEINZE, Larry BOEVE.
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