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Poole, Nebraska
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Poole, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Poole, Nebraska
Poole, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Buffalo
Area
 • Total 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km2)
 • Land 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
2,040 ft (620 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 19
 • Density 7/sq mi (2.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68869
Area code(s) 308
FIPS code 31-39835
GNIS feature ID 0832314

Poole is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the CDP was 19 at the 2010 census.

History

Poole was founded in about 1889. It was named for rancher W. W. Poole. A post office was established at Poole in 1906, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1982.

Geography

Poole is located in northern Buffalo County on the north side of the South Loup River. The nearest incorporated community is Ravenna, 6 miles (10 km) to the northeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Poole CDP has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.1 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 1.80%, is water.

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