Lyons, Nebraska facts for kids
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Lyons, Nebraska
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Location of Lyons, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Burt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 824 |
| • Density | 1,206.44/sq mi (466.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68038
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-29855 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395794 |
Lyons is a small city in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 824 people lived there. The city got its name from its founder, Waldo Lyon.
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History of Lyons
Early Settlers and Growth
The first people to settle in Lyons arrived in the summer of 1866. The land in the Logan Valley was very good for farming. Also, a railroad came to the area in 1881. These two things helped the town grow and become successful.
Lyons officially became a town in 1884. It was named after Waldo Lyon, who was an important person in the area. He owned the land where the town was built. There is an old rule in Lyons that says alcohol cannot be sold in the town. If this rule is broken, the property could be lost.
Old Mill and Brickyard
A large mill called the Lyons Roller Mill was built in 1869. This building had three stories. It used water from a dam on Logan Creek to power its machines. The mill worked for many years, until 1931.
Many of the buildings in Lyons are made from bricks. These bricks came from a local brickyard that started in 1878. The area where the town's swimming pool is now located was once the pit where clay for these bricks was dug out.
The Kite Track
In 1891, a very famous horse racing track opened just west of Lyons. It was called the Kite Track because of its unique shape. Some of the fastest horses in the country raced there. They even broke world records and won big prizes. However, racing stopped after 1893 due to tough economic times.
Geography and Climate
Location of Lyons
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Lyons covers about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Lyons is located on U.S. Route 77. It is south of the Omaha Indian Reservation and west of the Missouri River.
Weather in Lyons
| Climate data for Lyons, NE (1991-2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.72 (18) |
0.88 (22) |
1.46 (37) |
3.54 (90) |
4.40 (112) |
4.82 (122) |
3.15 (80) |
4.05 (103) |
3.61 (92) |
2.28 (58) |
1.41 (36) |
1.00 (25) |
31.32 (795) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.8 (17) |
7.1 (18) |
5.2 (13) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
1.7 (4.3) |
5.6 (14) |
27.8 (69.9) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 6 (15) |
8 (20) |
5 (13) |
2 (5.1) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
2 (5.1) |
4 (10) |
8 (20) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 5.6 | 8.4 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.3 | 6 | 4 | 4.4 | 77 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.01) | 3.4 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 2.4 | 12.1 |
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Population Changes
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 90 | — | |
| 1890 | 532 | 491.1% | |
| 1900 | 847 | 59.2% | |
| 1910 | 865 | 2.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,025 | 18.5% | |
| 1930 | 985 | −3.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,033 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,011 | −2.1% | |
| 1960 | 974 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,177 | 20.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,214 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,144 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 963 | −15.8% | |
| 2010 | 851 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 824 | −3.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Over Time
The population of Lyons has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1880, only 90 people lived there. The population grew steadily, reaching over 1,000 people in the 1920s and 1940s.
The highest population recorded was 1,214 people in 1980. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. In the 2020 census, 824 people lived in Lyons.
Who Lives in Lyons?
In 2010, there were 851 people living in Lyons. Most of the people were White (96.7%). A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lyons was about 51.7 years old. About 16.1% of residents were under 18 years old. Many people, about 30.1%, were 65 years or older.
Places to Visit
Center for Rural Affairs
Lyons is home to the Center for Rural Affairs. This is a special non-profit group that helps rural communities. Their goal is to create strong rural areas. They work for fairness, protect the environment, and help people have good opportunities. They also want people to be involved in decisions about their lives.
The Center for Rural Affairs started in 1973 in Walthill, Nebraska. It moved to Lyons in 2004.
Storefront Theater
The Storefront Theater is a unique place on Main Street in Lyons. It is part of a bigger art project called "Byway of Art." This project received a large grant to create art in the area.
The Storefront Theater was designed by Adele Phillips and Matthew Mazzotta. It looks like a normal shop from the outside. But the front of the building can actually lower down to the street. Bleachers (seats) then pull out from behind it. This creates a special outdoor stage and seating area for performances. It's a very clever way to bring art to the community. The theater was recognized as one of the best public art projects in 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Lyons (Nebraska) para niños
