Steele City, Nebraska facts for kids
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Steele City, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Steele City (2013)
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Location within Jefferson County and Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 47 |
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(2021)
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47 |
| • Density | 204/sq mi (78.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68440
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-47010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399890 |
Steele City is a small village located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 47 people lived there.
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History of Steele City
Steele City was started in 1873. This happened when the St. Joseph and Western Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was named after Dudley M. Steele, who was an important official for the railroad company.
Geography of Steele City
Steele City is a very small village. It covers an area of about 0.23 square miles (0.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Steele City has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 375 residents. By 1950, the population had dropped to 214. In 2020, the village had 44 people. A recent estimate for 2021 suggests the population is around 47.
Many years ago, in 2010, there were 61 people living in Steele City. About half of the homes had people living alone. Many residents were 65 years old or older. The village had a few families with children under 18.
Economy and the Keystone Pipeline
Steele City plays an important role in the Keystone Pipeline system. This system is a large network of pipes that carries oil.
What is the Keystone Pipeline?
The Keystone Pipeline brings crude oil (which is oil that hasn't been processed yet) from Hardisty, Alberta, in Canada. From Steele City, the pipeline splits. One part goes east to Wood River, Illinois. Another part goes south to Cushing, Oklahoma.
Why is it important?
The pipeline helps move oil to special factories called refineries. These refineries are in places like Illinois and the Gulf Coast of the United States. They turn the crude oil into useful products like gasoline. The company that built this pipeline is called TransCanada Corporation.
See also
In Spanish: Steele City (Nebraska) para niños
