Beaver Crossing, Nebraska facts for kids
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Beaver Crossing, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Beaver Crossing, May 2012
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Location of Beaver Crossing, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (450 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 375 |
| • Density | 572.52/sq mi (220.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC0 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC0 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-03530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398060 |
Beaver Crossing is a small village located in Seward County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 375 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history tied to the railroad.
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History of Beaver Crossing
The village of Beaver Crossing was planned in 1875. People hoped a railroad would be built there soon. However, the railroad didn't arrive until 1887. The village got its name from a nearby spot where the old Overland Trail crossed Beaver Creek.
In 2014, a very strong tornado hit Beaver Crossing. It damaged almost every building in the village. The tornado also caused damage in a nearby town called Cordova. Even though there was a lot of damage, thankfully, no one was killed.
Geography of Beaver Crossing
Beaver Crossing covers a total area of about 1.71 square kilometers (0.67 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
Here's how the population of Beaver Crossing has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 49 | — | |
| 1900 | 359 | — | |
| 1910 | 542 | 51.0% | |
| 1920 | 543 | 0.2% | |
| 1930 | 522 | −3.9% | |
| 1940 | 550 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 425 | −22.7% | |
| 1960 | 439 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 400 | −8.9% | |
| 1980 | 458 | 14.5% | |
| 1990 | 448 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 457 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 403 | −11.8% | |
| 2020 | 375 | −6.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 403 people living in Beaver Crossing. There were 171 households, and 121 families. The village had about 610 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Beaver Crossing were White (97.8%). About 22.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 47.1 years.
Famous People from Beaver Crossing
- Benjamin Hunkins, a pioneer and politician, lived in Beaver Crossing. He was a legislator for Wisconsin.
- Jan Opperman, a race car driver, lived in Beaver Crossing in the mid-1960s.
See also
In Spanish: Beaver Crossing (Nebraska) para niños
