Gates is the plural of gate, a point of entry to a space which is enclosed by walls. It may also refer to: People. Gates (surname), various people with the last name. Gates Brown (1939-2013), American Major League Baseball player. Gates McFadden (born 1949), American actress and choreographer. Gates P. Thruston (1835-1912), American Civil War veteran, lawyer and businessman. Places. Canada. Gates, British Columbia, Canada, a rural community. Gates River, a river in British Columbia. Gates Valley, a valley in British Columbia. Gates Lake, at the head of the Gates River. United States.
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