Opportunity, Nebraska facts for kids
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Opportunity, Nebraska
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 Opportunity, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Opportunity, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Elevation | 1,923 ft (586 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 402 |
| GNIS feature ID | 831884 |
Opportunity is a small, unincorporated community located in Holt 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.
A Look Back: The History of Opportunity
The people who founded Opportunity chose its name because they saw a great chance to start a new community there. They wanted to open a post office and a store. The post office in Opportunity served the community for many years. It was open from 1910 until 1942.
Famous Faces: People from Opportunity
A well-known person born in Opportunity was Fern Hubbard Orme. She was born in 1903 and lived until 1993. Fern was an important educator, meaning she worked in schools. She also became a state legislator in Nebraska. This means she was a person elected by people to help make laws for the state.
