Gates is an unincorporated rural hamlet in Custer County, Nebraska, United States.[1] There is a large community center there, and a half-dozen homes, but no businesses or services.

History

Gates was named in honor of an early settler.[2] A post office was established at Gates in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1989.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gates, Nebraska
  2. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 46. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ^ "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

41°38′25″N 99°38′09″W / 41.64028°N 99.63583°W / 41.64028; -99.63583


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