Lewellen, Nebraska facts for kids
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Lewellen, Nebraska
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Location of Lewellen, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Garden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,307 ft (1,008 m) |
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| • Total | 175 |
| • Density | 472.97/sq mi (182.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69147
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-26805 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398427 |
Lewellen is a small village in Garden County, Nebraska, United States. It is located in the western part of the state. In 2020, about 175 people lived there. Lewellen is known for its quiet community and interesting history.
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Where is Lewellen?
Lewellen is a small village in Nebraska. It covers an area of about 0.96 square kilometers (0.37 square miles). All of this area is land. It is located in Garden County.
Lewellen's Past
The Battle of Ash Hollow
A very important historical event happened near Lewellen. This was the Battle of Ash Hollow in September 1855. It is also called the Battle of Blue Water Creek. This battle was part of the First Sioux War.
The United States Army, with about 600 soldiers, attacked a camp of the Brule Sioux people. The Sioux were led by Chief Little Thunder. This attack was in response to an earlier event. The Army killed many people, including women and children. They also took about 70 women and children as captives.
How Lewellen Started
Samuel P. Delatour came to this area in 1884. He started a ranch at Blue Creek. Lewellen was officially planned and laid out in 1906. This was around the time a railroad line was extended to this spot.
Lewellen was first part of Deuel County. Later, in 1910, it became part of Garden County. The village was named after Frank Lewellen. He arrived in the area in 1886. Frank Lewellen opened a small store and a post office there. By the end of 1919, about 400 people lived in Lewellen.
Who Lives in Lewellen?
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| 1930 | 419 | — | |
| 1940 | 532 | 27.0% | |
| 1950 | 510 | −4.1% | |
| 1960 | 411 | −19.4% | |
| 1970 | 376 | −8.5% | |
| 1980 | 368 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 307 | −16.6% | |
| 2000 | 282 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 224 | −20.6% | |
| 2020 | 175 | −21.9% | |
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Population Changes
The number of people living in Lewellen has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 419 residents. The population grew to 532 in 1940. Since then, the number of people has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 175.
Lewellen in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 224 people lived in Lewellen. There were 130 households. A household is a group of people living in one home.
Most of the people living in Lewellen were White (94.6%). A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 4.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 58.4 years old. About 12.9% of residents were under 18 years old. Many residents, 40.2%, were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).
