Ellis, Nebraska
Ellis, Nebraska | |
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  Ellis Location within the state of Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 40°13′06″N 96°52′33″W / 40.21833°N 96.87583°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 |
Ellis is an unincorporated community in Gage County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
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. Archived from the original on August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 64. ISBN 0803250606.
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) 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 August 11, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
External links
Media related to Ellis, Nebraska at Wikimedia Commons
Municipalities and communities of Gage County, Nebraska, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent state | |