Gables, Nebraska facts for kids
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Gables, Nebraska
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 Gables, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Gables, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Garfield |
| Elevation | 2,169 ft (661 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 835308 |
Gables is a small, unincorporated community located in Garfield County, Nebraska, in the United States. It sits at an elevation of about 2,169 feet (661 meters) above sea level. You can find Gables northeast of Burwell, which is the main town and county seat of Garfield County.
A Look Back at Gables
How Gables Got Its Name
The community of Gables got its unique name from a special house! This house was home to the area's very first post office. What made it stand out? It had distinct "gables" – which are the triangular parts of a wall that support a pitched roof. Because of this landmark, the town was named Gables.
The Post Office Years
The post office in Gables was an important part of the community for a short time. It opened its doors in 1919, helping people send and receive mail. However, after ten years of service, the post office closed down in 1929.
