Gates, Nebraska

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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]

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. ISBN   0803250606.{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) 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 August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

41°38′25″N99°38′09″W / 41.64028°N 99.63583°W / 41.64028; -99.63583


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