Amelia, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amelia, Nebraska
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 Amelia, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Elevation | 2,182 ft (665 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68711
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| FIPS code | 31-01185 |
| GNIS feature ID | 826975 |
Amelia is a small place in Nebraska, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town.
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Discovering Amelia, Nebraska
Amelia is located in the southwestern part of Holt County. You can find it along local roads. It is near Nebraska Highway 11 and Nebraska Highway 95. The community is southwest of O'Neill. O'Neill is the main city, or "county seat," for Holt County.
How Did Amelia Get Its Name?
This community was named after a person! Her name was Amelia A. Bliss. It is interesting how many places get their names from people.
What Can You Find in Amelia?
Even though Amelia does not have its own city government, it does have a post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. Its special code for mail is 68711. This code is called a ZIP code.
Notable People
- Jon Doolittle, singer/songwriter
