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Neeses was originally founded as Silver Springs, changing its name to its current form on September 29, 1898, to honor Mayor John W. Neese, who funded railway expansion through the town through a right of way sale in 1891.

John W. Neese had been postmaster of "Neeses", located in his mercantile store from 8/24/1886 until 5/23/1887, and postmaster of the Silver Spring post office from 11/4/1893 until 9/29/1898, when it was renamed "Neeses #2", since the town was renamed in his honor. The Neeses post office provides service to the people of Neeses and surrounding unincorporated areas, mainly in Elizabeth Township.

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National Register of Historic Places

Nothing in Neeses is on the National Register yet

That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Neeses has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Willow Consolidated High School in Norway, 6.4 miles away.

Neeses and the nearest listed places

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Willow Consolidated High SchoolGreat Branch TeacherageClaussen's BakeryCalhoun, John C., State Office BuildingSpringfield High SchoolSalley Historic District

Closest to Neeses

Willow Consolidated High SchoolNorway · Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals6.4miGreat Branch TeacherageEdisto · American Folk Tradition7miClaussen's BakeryNorth · Building7.3miCalhoun, John C., State Office BuildingNorth · Italian Renaissance · Built 19269miSpringfield High SchoolSpringfield · Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals9.1mi

How a place gets listed

1Talk to the stateEvery nomination goes through the State Historic Preservation Office. Owners, towns and historical societies can start one.
2Try a local or state list firstMany states keep their own register with a shorter form, a common first step for old barns, halls and schoolhouses.
3Write it upA nomination covers the history, photos and a map. Willow Consolidated High School’s page links to a real one.
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