Purdum, Nebraska facts for kids
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Purdum, Nebraska
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Purdum, seen from the south
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 Purdum, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Blaine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.161 sq mi (70.35 km2) |
| • Land | 26.969 sq mi (69.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.192 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,494 ft (760 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 21 |
| • Density | 0.773/sq mi (0.299/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
69157
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 832414 |
Purdum is a small, quiet place in northwestern Blaine County, Nebraska, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Purdum is located along local roads, a bit northwest of Brewster, which is the main town in Blaine County.
Even though it's small, Purdum has a few important things. It has its own post office where people can send and receive mail, and it uses the ZIP code 69157. You can also find the Purdum State Bank here, along with a few other small shops. There's a church for the community and a fire station to help keep everyone safe. The area around Purdum is mostly made up of large ranches where people raise livestock.
History of Purdum
Purdum was named after a pioneer settler, John Purdum. He was one of the first people to settle in this area.
