Agate, Nebraska
| Agate, Nebraska | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Agate, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 42°25′12″N 103°47′38″W / 42.42000°N 103.79389°WCoordinates: 42°25′12″N 103°47′38″W / 42.42000°N 103.79389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Elevation | 4,439 ft (1,353 m) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| Area code(s) | 308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 834977[1] |
Agate is an unincorporated community in Sioux County, Nebraska, United States. Agate is located on Nebraska Highway 29, 19 miles (31 km) south-southeast of Harrison. The community is home to Agate Fossil Beds National Monument.
History
A post office was established at Agate in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1968.[2] Agate was named for James H. Cook's Agate Springs Ranch, which was in turn named for the agate deposits in the area.[1][3]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Agate has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Agate". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Sioux County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 135. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Agate, Nebraska
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