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Ellis, Nebraska
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 Ellis, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| 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
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| FIPS code | 31-15150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 829069 |
Ellis is a small place located in Gage County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own separate local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger Gage County.
Ellis, Nebraska: A Small Community's Story
How Ellis Began
Ellis got its name from a person named John R. Ellis. He was a local banker who lived in the area.
The Post Office in Ellis
A post office was opened in Ellis in 1887. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1958.
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