Aurora, Nebraska facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aurora, Nebraska
City
Hamilton County courthouse in Aurora
Location of Aurora, Nebraska
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Hamilton
Incorporated	July 3, 1877
Government
• Type	Council/Mayor
Area
• Total	3.31 sq mi (8.58 km2)
• Land	3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation	1,795 ft (547 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,678
• Density	1,427.09/sq mi (550.93/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68818
Area code(s)	402
FIPS code	31-02690
GNIS feature ID	2394036
Website	http://www.cityofaurora.org/

Aurora is a city located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,678 people lived there. Aurora is also the county seat of Hamilton County. This means it is the main town where the county government is located.

Discovering Aurora's Past

In 1861, a person named David Millspaw became the first permanent settler in the area. This was before Aurora even existed as a town.

How Aurora Got Its Name

Hamilton County was officially formed in 1870. The town of Aurora was planned out in 1871 by David Stone. He decided to name it after his old hometown, Aurora, Illinois.

Becoming the County Seat

The main government office for Hamilton County used to be in a different town called Orville City. But in 1876, the county seat was moved to Aurora. This made Aurora an even more important place in the county.

Exploring Aurora's Location and Climate

Aurora is located in Nebraska. It covers a total area of about 3.31 square miles (8.58 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Rainfall in Hamilton County

The amount of rain that falls in Hamilton County each year is usually between 26 and 30 inches. This measurement is based on data collected from 1971 to 2000.

Understanding Aurora's Population

The population of Aurora has changed a lot over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the city during different census years:

Population Details from 2010

In 2010, there were 4,479 people living in Aurora. They lived in 1,781 households, which are like homes or families. About 33.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Aurora was about 40.4 years old.

Education in Aurora

Students in Aurora attend schools managed by Aurora Public Schools.

Public Schools for All Ages

• Aurora High School teaches students in grades 9 through 12.
• Aurora Middle School is for students in grades 6 through 8.
• Aurora Elementary School serves younger students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5.

Media Outlets in Aurora

Aurora has its own local radio station and newspaper.

Local Radio Station

• KRGY 97.3FM is the radio station that serves the Aurora area.

Community Newspaper

• The Aurora News-Register is the local newspaper for the city.

Famous People from Aurora

Many interesting people have connections to Aurora.

• Silas Reynolds Barton — A U.S. Representative from Nebraska.
• Harold Eugene Edgerton — He invented the strobe light, which is used for taking fast photos.
• Eugene Jerome Hainer — Another U.S. Representative from Nebraska.
• Bob Kremer — A state senator in Nebraska.
• Tom Kropp - A professional basketball player.
• Clarence Mitchell — A player in Major League Baseball.
• Terese Nielsen — A talented artist who creates fantasy art.
• Baylor Scheierman - A professional basketball player.
• Harry Scott Smith - An expert in insects (entomologist) and an educator.
• Ron Spencer — An artist known for his work on Magic: The Gathering cards.
• William Ledyard Stark — A politician who was part of the Populist movement.
• Marion Van Berg - A famous horse trainer who is in the Racing Hall of Fame.

Images for kids

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  Hamilton County courthouse in Aurora

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  Location of Aurora, Nebraska

See also

In Spanish: Aurora (Nebraska) para niños