Ellis, Nebraska

Ellis is an unincorporated community in Gage County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

Ellis, Nebraska
Unincorporated community
Ellis
Location within the state of Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°13′06″N 96°52′33″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyGage
Elevation
1,434 ft (437 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68310
FIPS code31-15150
GNIS feature ID829069

History

Ellis was named for John R. Ellis, a local banker.[2][3] A post office was established in Ellis in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1958.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ellis, Nebraska
  2. "History". Gage County Historical Society. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 64. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. "Gage County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2014.



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