Plainview, Nebraska facts for kids
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Plainview, Nebraska
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Plainview Klown Doll Museum
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Location of Plainview, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,686 ft (514 m) |
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| • Total | 1,282 |
| • Density | 1,184.84/sq mi (457.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68769
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-39170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396221 |
Plainview is a city located in Pierce County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Norfolk area. In 2022, about 1,275 people lived there.
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Plainview's Early Days
The Plainview area was first settled by William B. Chilvers around 1871. A year later, in 1872, the first post office opened. The area was first called Roseville, named after its first Postmaster, Charles Rose.
In 1874, the area and post office were renamed Plainview. This name was suggested by Christian Lerum. The town officially became Plainview Township in April 1886.
Plainview was planned out in 1880 when the railroad reached the area. It was named after Plainview, Minnesota. The name also comes from the beautiful flat landscapes around it.
Life in Plainview in 1880
When Plainview was first planned in 1880, about 80 settlers lived there. They had two churches, one Methodist and one Congregational. The town also had one doctor and a drug store.
There were two blacksmiths and two general stores. A hotel and two farm equipment dealers also served the community. The first school was built from sod in 1872. The Bank of Plainview, the town's first bank, opened in 1884.
Plainview's Location
Plainview is located in Nebraska. The city covers about 1.08 square miles (2.80 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Fun Things to See in Plainview
Plainview is known as the "Klown Kapital" of the world. Every June, the city hosts a fun Klown Festival. You can also visit the Klown Doll Museum. It has a huge collection of over 4,500 clown dolls!
Plainview has three buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important places that are kept safe because of their history.
- The Foy George Memorial Band Shell is a place for music and events.
- The Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad depot used to be a train station. Now, it is the Plainview Historical Museum.
- The Carnegie library is still used as a library today.
You can also see the spot where Plainview's first sod house stood. The city also has two homes that were ordered from the Sears Catalog.
Plainview's Community and Services
The Plainview News is the city's only newspaper. Plainview has its own telephone company. It uses modern fiber optics throughout the city. Plainview was the first city in Nebraska to have fiber-optic lines for every home and business.
The city is led by a four-person council and a mayor. Council members serve four-year terms. The mayor recently appointed a city administrator to help run the city.
Plainview was used as the made-up town of "Hawthorne" in the 2013 movie Nebraska. A team of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) helps keep Plainview safe.
Plainview's Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 375 | — | |
| 1900 | 603 | 60.8% | |
| 1910 | 941 | 56.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,199 | 27.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,216 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,411 | 16.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,427 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,467 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,494 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,483 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,333 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,353 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,246 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,282 | 2.9% | |
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Plainview in 2010
In 2010, Plainview had 1,246 people living in 562 households. About 334 of these were families. The city had about 1153.7 people per square mile. There were 656 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Plainview were White (98.2%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 24% of households had children under 18 living with them. Almost half (49.5%) were married couples. The average age in Plainview was 46.7 years. About 21.7% of residents were under 18. About 25.4% were 65 or older.
Famous People from Plainview
- Vern Hoscheit: A minor league baseball player and major league coach.
- Arthur L. Miller: A U.S. Representative from Nebraska.
- Ben Sasse: A U.S. Senator from Nebraska.
- Del Shankel: A former Chancellor of the University of Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: Plainview (Nebraska) para niños
