Ellis, Nebraska

Unincorporated community in Nebraska, United States
40°13′06″N 96°52′33″W / 40.21833°N 96.87583°W / 40.21833; -96.87583CountryUnited StatesStateNebraskaCountyGageElevation
1,434 ft (437 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP code
68310
FIPS code31-15150GNIS feature ID829069

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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ellis, Nebraska
  2. ^ "History". Gage County Historical Society. Archived from the original on August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 64. ISBN 0803250606. 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 August 11, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2014.

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