Wymore, Nebraska facts for kids
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Wymore, Nebraska
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Welsh Heritage Centre in Wymore
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Location of Wymore within Gage County and Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.87 sq mi (4.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,377 |
| • Density | 735.58/sq mi (284.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68466
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-53835 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397386 |
| Website | wymorebluesprings.com |
Wymore is a small city located in Gage County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,377 people lived there.
Contents
A Look Back: Wymore's History
Wymore was started in 1881 as a town built around the railroad. A man named Sam Wymore donated the land for it.
The Welsh Connection
Wymore became known as the "Welsh Capitol of the Great Plains." Many families from Wales moved here. They kept their culture alive by starting a Welsh-language church, a school, and a cemetery. They also continued their traditions of poetry, dance, and music.
Changes Over Time
In the early 1900s, Wymore even had an electric tram! But as time passed, fewer people lived in the town, and trains were used less. The old train station was later burned down during a firefighting practice.
Keeping History Alive: The Welsh Heritage Project
In 2000, the Wymore Welsh Heritage Project began. Its goal is to remember and preserve the history of the early Welsh settlers. This project now includes a museum and a large collection of Welsh-language books. It also has many family records for people researching their Welsh roots.
Local Schools and Sports
Wymore is home to Southern High School. This school serves students from several nearby towns like Barneston, Holmesville, Blue Springs, Wymore, and Liberty. The school's sports teams are called the Raiders. They have won two state championships in wrestling, in 1974 and 1980. The local baseball field, Wymore Arbor State, has special covered seating behind home plate.
A Local Author
Wymore is also the burial place of R. Clark Mallam. He was an author and anthropologist. His book, Indian Creek Memories; A Sense of Place, is about the area around Wymore.
Where is Wymore? Geography and Climate
Wymore covers about 1.90 square miles (4.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Wymore's Weather
The weather in Wymore, Nebraska, changes throughout the year. Here's a look at the average rainfall and snow:
| Climate data for Wymore, Nebraska (1991-2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.80 (20) |
0.97 (25) |
1.82 (46) |
3.11 (79) |
4.70 (119) |
4.55 (116) |
3.85 (98) |
3.15 (80) |
3.21 (82) |
2.31 (59) |
1.28 (33) |
1.01 (26) |
30.76 (783) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.6 (17) |
3.5 (8.9) |
2.1 (5.3) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
1.6 (4.1) |
5.3 (13) |
19.7 (49.81) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 77.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 9.2 |
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Who Lives in Wymore? Demographics
The number of people living in Wymore has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 2,420 | — | |
| 1900 | 2,626 | 8.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,613 | −0.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,592 | −0.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,680 | 3.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,457 | −8.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,258 | −8.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,975 | −12.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,790 | −9.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,841 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,611 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,656 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,457 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,377 | −5.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Wymore's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,457 people living in Wymore. These people lived in 647 households, and 369 of these were families.
Most people living in Wymore were White (95.3%). A small number were Native American (0.8%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In Wymore, 26.4% of households had children under 18. About 43.6% were married couples living together. The average household had 2.18 people. The average family had 2.90 people.
The average age of people in Wymore was 46.8 years old. About 22.2% of residents were under 18. And 23.3% were 65 years old or older. More women lived in Wymore (53.7%) than men (46.3%).
Learning in Wymore: Education
Wymore Public Schools are part of the Southern School District. The district has two schools: Southern Elementary School and Southern High School. Both schools are located in Wymore. Chris Prososki is the Superintendent of Schools.
Fun Things to See: Attractions in Wymore
Wymore has some interesting places to visit that tell its unique story.
Welsh Heritage Centre
The Wymore Welsh Heritage Centre is a great place to learn about the town's Welsh roots. It has a library with books in both English and Welsh. You can also find stories and items from the early Welsh settlers who came to the Great Plains.
Pleasantview Schoolhouse
The Pleasantview Schoolhouse is an old school building from the early 1900s that has been fully restored. It's now a museum! Every two years, it hosts a "Day at a Country School." Students can visit and learn about Welsh history and language from teachers dressed in traditional Welsh clothes.
Bethel Cemetery
Many of Wymore's original Welsh founders are buried at Bethel Cemetery. Some of the gravestones are very old, from the mid-to-late 1800s. Many of them even have words written in Welsh!
Downtown Wymore
If you visit downtown Wymore, you'll notice that the streets are paved with bricks. It gives the area a historic and charming feel.
Famous Faces: Notable People from Wymore
- Jake Diekman (born 1987), a baseball player for the New York Mets.
- Adam McMullen (1872–1959), a Republican politician who was the 21st Governor of Nebraska.
- Esther Pilster (1916–2014), an educator, principal, and activist from Nebraska.
- Dionne Searcey, an investigative journalist who works for The New York Times.
- Denny Zager (born 1944), a musician who was part of the rock-pop duo Zager and Evans.
See also
In Spanish: Wymore (Nebraska) para niños
