Loma, Nebraska facts for kids
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Loma, Nebraska
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Loma. At left is the Bar M Corral bar; at right is St. Luke's Czech Catholic Shrine.
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 Loma, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Elevation | 1,637 ft (499 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 54 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 830833 |
Loma is a small, quiet community in Butler County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In the year 2000, about 54 people lived in Loma.
History of Loma
Loma got its name from the railroad company that built lines through the area. People believe the name "Loma" might come from a Spanish word. This word means "little hill," which could describe the local landscape.
Who Lives in Loma?
According to a count done in 2000, there were 54 people living in Loma. These people lived in 18 different homes, also called households. Most of the people living there were part of families.
Loma in Movies
Loma had a special moment in the spotlight! It was featured in a comedy film from 1995. The movie was called To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. In the film, Loma was given a different name: "Snydersville, Nebraska."
