Gates, Nebraska

Gates is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

Gates was named in honor of an early settler.[2] A post office was established at Gates in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1989.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gates, Nebraska
  2. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 46. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.



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