Freedom, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Freedom, Nebraska
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 Freedom, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| Elevation | 2,671 ft (814 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69022
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-17600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 835307 |
Freedom is a small, unincorporated community located in Frontier County, Nebraska, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Freedom is found at specific map coordinates (40.4244511 latitude, -100.3693098 longitude) and sits high up, about 2,671 feet (814 meters) above sea level.
A Look Back at Freedom's Past
The Post Office and Its Name
Freedom had its own post office starting in 1895. It didn't always stay open, sometimes closing and then reopening, until it finally closed for good in 1946. People think Freedom got its name because of the strong feeling of patriotism after the American Civil War. This war ended many years before the post office opened.
Ancient Discoveries in Freedom
In 1928, something very old and exciting was found on a farm in Freedom. It was a fossil of a prehistoric animal called an Amebelodon. This ancient creature was a type of elephant with unique, shovel-like tusks. Finding such a fossil helps scientists learn more about Earth's past.
