Rushville, Nebraska facts for kids
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Rushville, Nebraska
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Downtown Rushville: west side of north Main Street, April 2011
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Location of Rushville within county and state
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 816 |
| • Density | 709.57/sq mi (273.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69360
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-42775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396454 |
| Website | rushvillene.com |
Rushville is a city located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's found in a quiet area of Nebraska called the Sandhills Region. In 2010, about 890 people lived there. Rushville is also the main town, or county seat, for Sheridan County.
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About Rushville
Rushville got its name from a nearby stream called Rush Creek.
The Lakota people have their own names for Rushville. They call it Owátȟokšu or Iwátȟokšu Otȟúŋwahe. These names mean "Place where things are transported" or "Transportation City".
History of Rushville
Rushville was officially planned out in 1885. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn, and Missouri Valley Railway built its train tracks to that spot.
The city of Rushville was officially made a town in October 1885.
Geography
Rushville is located in the state of Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.15 square miles (2.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 484 | — | |
| 1900 | 483 | −0.2% | |
| 1910 | 633 | 31.1% | |
| 1920 | 955 | 50.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,006 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,125 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,266 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,228 | −3.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,137 | −7.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,217 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,127 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 999 | −11.4% | |
| 2010 | 890 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 816 | −8.3% | |
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The population of Rushville has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 890 people living in the city.
Famous People from Rushville
- John Gottschalk (born 1943) - He used to be the publisher of the Omaha World-Herald newspaper. He also served as the national president of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Kelly Stouffer (born 1964) - He was a quarterback in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks. He went to Rushville High School.
- Hubert Stowitts (1892-1953) - He was a talented painter and dancer.
See also
In Spanish: Rushville (Nebraska) para niños
