Exeter, Nebraska facts for kids
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Exeter, Nebraska
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Downtown Exeter
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Location of Exeter, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 516 |
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| • Density | 819/sq mi (314.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68351
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-16340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398851 |
| Website | City of Exeter |
Exeter is a small village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. It is home to about 516 people, according to the 2020 census. Exeter is known for its friendly community and its history connected to the early railroads in Nebraska.
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History of Exeter
Exeter began in 1870 when Dr. Horace Greeley Smith and his wife claimed land there. Dr. Smith believed the new Burlington and Missouri River Railroad would pass through this spot. He was right!
In 1871, the railroad was finished through Fillmore County. The railroad helped create towns along its path to encourage people to settle. These towns were named in alphabetical order as the railroad moved west from Lincoln.
Exeter was named after Exeter, New Hampshire. One of the first families in the area came from there. The name fit the alphabetical pattern of the railroad towns: Crete, Dorchester, Exeter, Fairmont, Grafton, Harvard, Inland, Juniata, Kenesaw, and Lowell.
The railroad offered free government land in Nebraska. This brought many new settlers from the eastern United States. Immigrants from places like Czech Republic, Germany, England, Ireland, and Scandinavia also came.
At first, Exeter grew slowly. But by the late 1870s, it started to grow faster. In 1878, two large buildings for storing grain were built. Many new businesses also opened. The town's first newspaper, the Enterprise, started that same year. Exeter officially became a town in 1879, with sixteen businesses.
Where is Exeter?
Exeter is a small village. It covers an area of about 0.63 square miles (1.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Schools in Exeter
Exeter and the nearby village of Milligan share a school system. They are part of the Exeter-Milligan School District.
People of Exeter
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 412 | — | |
| 1890 | 754 | 83.0% | |
| 1900 | 673 | −10.7% | |
| 1910 | 916 | 36.1% | |
| 1920 | 910 | −0.7% | |
| 1930 | 941 | 3.4% | |
| 1940 | 841 | −10.6% | |
| 1950 | 747 | −11.2% | |
| 1960 | 745 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 759 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 807 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 661 | −18.1% | |
| 2000 | 712 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 591 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 523 | −11.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 514 | −13.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 591 people living in Exeter. These people lived in 236 households. Most people in Exeter are White. About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Exeter in 2010 was about 44.7 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 20.5% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.1%) and females (51.9%).
Fun Things to Do
Exeter has a city park called Gilbert's Park. It is located at 110 East Maplewood Street. The park has a swimming pool, called the Aquatic Center, which was built in 2009.
At the park, you can find playground equipment for kids. There is also a ball field, a volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. Picnic areas are available for families to enjoy.
Exeter also has four smaller parks around the town. You can find tennis and basketball courts at the Edgar Recreation Center.
The town hosts several fun events each year. These include an Easter Egg hunt in the spring. In the summer, there is a Firemen's BBQ and Street Dance. Holiday activities happen in November and December.
During the summer, many kids and teens play softball and baseball in leagues. Young people can also join 4-H clubs or Boy and Girl Scouts. Churches offer schools, and there are day camps and summer reading programs too.
Churches in Exeter
Exeter has three churches. They are the Exeter Methodist Community Church, the United Church of Christ, and St. Stephen's Catholic Church.
Famous People from Exeter
Exeter has been home to several notable people:
- Richard A. Dier: A United States federal judge.
- Theodore C. Diers: A state representative and senator in Wyoming.
- Jeff Zeleny: A journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize. He is also a correspondent for CNN.
- Donald Trauger: A nuclear scientist who worked on the Manhattan Project. He was also a director at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
See also
In Spanish: Exeter (Nebraska) para niños
