Blue Springs, Nebraska facts for kids
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Blue Springs, Nebraska
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Remains of dam and hydroelectric power plant, below Broad Street bridge, on Big Blue River at Blue Springs
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Location of Blue Springs within Gage County and Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 282 |
| • Density | 367.67/sq mi (142.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68318
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-05630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394207 |
| Website | http://www.bluespringsne.com/ |
Blue Springs is a small city located in Gage County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 282 people lived there.
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History of Blue Springs
Blue Springs was started in the 1850s. It got its name from the special springs nearby. Native Americans believed these springs had healing powers. The first post office opened in Blue Springs in 1861.
Where is Blue Springs?
Blue Springs is a small city. It covers about 0.79 square miles (2.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Blue Springs has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 513 | — | |
| 1890 | 963 | 87.7% | |
| 1900 | 786 | −18.4% | |
| 1910 | 712 | −9.4% | |
| 1920 | 742 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 700 | −5.7% | |
| 1940 | 681 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 581 | −14.7% | |
| 1960 | 509 | −12.4% | |
| 1970 | 506 | −0.6% | |
| 1980 | 521 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 431 | −17.3% | |
| 2000 | 383 | −11.1% | |
| 2010 | 331 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 282 | −14.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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Schools in Blue Springs
The schools in Blue Springs are part of the Southern School District. This district has one elementary school, which is Southern Elementary School, located right in Blue Springs. There is also one high school, called Southern High School.
Famous People from Blue Springs
- Guy Chamberlin was a famous person from Blue Springs. He was a great football player. He is in both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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See also
In Spanish: Blue Springs (Nebraska) para niños
