Ellis, Nebraska
Ellis is an unincorporated community in Gage County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
Ellis, Nebraska | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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  Ellis Location within the state of Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 40°13′06″N 96°52′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 68310 |
| FIPS code | 31-15150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 829069 |
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]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ellis, Nebraska
- "History". Gage County Historical Society. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- 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.
- "Gage County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
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| Cities |  Map of Nebraska highlighting Gage County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent state | |
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