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Nebraska City is a city in Nebraska, and the county seat of, Otoe County, Nebraska, United States.[3] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 7,289.[4]

Nebraska City, Nebraska
City
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, 2012
Location of Nebraska City, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°40′34″N 95°51′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyOtoe
Government
  TypeMayor-Bryan Bequette Commission
Area
  Total4.97 sq mi (12.88 km2)
  Land4.97 sq mi (12.88 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,056 ft (322 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total7,222
  Density1,452.24/sq mi (560.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68410
Area code402
FIPS code31-33705
GNIS feature ID0831570[2]
Websitenebraskacityne.gov

The Nebraska State Legislature has credited Nebraska City as being the oldest incorporated city in the state, as it was the first approved by a special act of the Nebraska Territorial Legislature in 1855.[5][6][full citation needed]

Nebraska City is home of Arbor Day, the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Center (which focuses on the natural history achievements of the expedition), and the Mayhew Cabin, the only site in the state recognized by the National Park Service as a station on the Underground Railroad.


History


Early European-American official exploration was reported in 1804 by Lewis and Clark as they journeyed west along the Missouri River. They encountered many of the historic Native American tribes whose ancestors had inhabited the territory for thousands of years.

During the years of early pioneer settlement, in 1846 the US Army built Old Fort Kearny at Nebraska City. Several years later, the army abandoned it to relocate the fort to central Nebraska, now south of present-day Kearney.

Shortly after the post was vacated, John Boulware developed an important river-crossing and ferry service from Iowa to present-day Nebraska City. He and his father expanded their business and in 1852 or 1853 built a ferry house, the first residence in Nebraska City.

In 1854 the Kansas–Nebraska Act allowed legal settlement in the regional area. Three townships were incorporated by settlers including Stephen Nuckolls, one of the fathers of Nebraska City. Nebraska City and Kearney City were incorporated in 1855, and South Nebraska City was incorporated in 1856. During those years, Nebraska City competed fiercely to become the Nebraska Territory capital. On December 31, 1857, these three town sites along with Prairie City joined, incorporating as present-day Nebraska City. Before the American Civil War, Nebraska City was noted as having the Territory's largest population of slaves. Many worked on the riverfront as laborers, involved with moving freight and luggage associated with steamboat traffic.

J. Sterling Morton, ca. 1858
J. Sterling Morton, ca. 1858

By the mid-19th century, steamboats on the Missouri River were the vitalizing force behind Nebraska City's growth, bringing commerce, people and freight to the west. In the spring of 1858 Russell, Majors and Waddell started freighting from Nebraska City[7] on a government contract to transport all provisions for all western forts. The supplies were brought up the Missouri River by steamboat and then taken out by wagon train. Nebraska City's favorable position (with a gradual slope from the river to the table land above) and good trail made it an important link to the west.

Since that beginning, the city became established as a regional transportation, economic, and agriculture hub for the three state area. Additional forms of transportation were important, including the steam wagon and the first locomotive engine of the Midland Pacific.

J. Sterling Morton came to Nebraska City in 1855 to edit the Nebraska City News. Originally from Michigan, he and his wife Caroline were lovers of nature. Morton served as Secretary of Agriculture under President Grover Cleveland’s administration and in 1872 he was instrumental in establishing the annual tree planting day, Arbor Day. Governor Robert Furnas of Nebraska issued the first Arbor Day Proclamation on March 31, 1874. The holiday is celebrated around the world.

Nebraska City has its own hospital, St Marys Hospital. As the county seat, it has the courthouse and associated county offices.


Geography


Nebraska City is located at 40°40′34″N 95°51′35″W (40.676247, −95.859659),[8] on the western bank of the Missouri River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.69 square miles (12.15 km2), all land.[9]


Climate


Climate data for Nebraska City, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1961–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 71
(22)
77
(25)
89
(32)
95
(35)
98
(37)
106
(41)
109
(43)
106
(41)
102
(39)
93
(34)
83
(28)
71
(22)
109
(43)
Average high °F (°C) 33.6
(0.9)
38.9
(3.8)
51.8
(11.0)
63.8
(17.7)
73.8
(23.2)
83.1
(28.4)
86.6
(30.3)
85.0
(29.4)
78.7
(25.9)
66.2
(19.0)
51.0
(10.6)
38.3
(3.5)
62.6
(17.0)
Daily mean °F (°C) 23.7
(−4.6)
28.3
(−2.1)
40.2
(4.6)
51.4
(10.8)
62.4
(16.9)
72.2
(22.3)
76.1
(24.5)
73.9
(23.3)
66.2
(19.0)
53.7
(12.1)
40.0
(4.4)
28.7
(−1.8)
51.4
(10.8)
Average low °F (°C) 13.7
(−10.2)
17.6
(−8.0)
28.5
(−1.9)
39.0
(3.9)
51.1
(10.6)
61.3
(16.3)
65.6
(18.7)
62.8
(17.1)
53.7
(12.1)
41.3
(5.2)
29.0
(−1.7)
19.1
(−7.2)
40.2
(4.6)
Record low °F (°C) −28
(−33)
−23
(−31)
−12
(−24)
4
(−16)
27
(−3)
40
(4)
41
(5)
44
(7)
28
(−2)
14
(−10)
−6
(−21)
−23
(−31)
−28
(−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.87
(22)
1.12
(28)
1.88
(48)
3.43
(87)
5.41
(137)
4.88
(124)
4.36
(111)
2.93
(74)
3.18
(81)
3.02
(77)
1.58
(40)
1.42
(36)
34.08
(866)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 8.1
(21)
7.2
(18)
1.9
(4.8)
1.1
(2.8)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.25)
1.3
(3.3)
4.2
(11)
24.0
(61)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 4.5 4.4 6.0 8.1 9.7 8.6 7.8 7.3 6.2 6.0 4.4 4.6 77.6
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 3.2 2.8 1.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.5 2.5 10.3
Source: NOAA[10][11]

Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.
18601,922
18706,050214.8%
18804,183−30.9%
189011,941185.5%
19007,380−38.2%
19105,488−25.6%
19206,27914.4%
19307,23015.1%
19407,3391.5%
19506,872−6.4%
19607,2525.5%
19707,4412.6%
19807,127−4.2%
19906,547−8.1%
20007,22810.4%
20107,2890.8%
20207,222−0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
2013 Estimate[13]

2010 census


As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 7,289 people, 2,960 households, and 1,867 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,554.2 inhabitants per square mile (600.1/km2). There were 3,265 housing units at an average density of 696.2 per square mile (268.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.9% of the population.

There were 2,960 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.


2000 census


As of the census of 2000, there were 7,228 people, 2,898 households, and 1,872 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,633.6 people per square mile (631.4/km2). There were 3,154 housing units at an average density of 712.8 per square mile (275.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.00% White, 0.37% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.01% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.40% of the population.

There were 2,898 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $34,952, and the median income for a family was $42,860. Males had a median income of $29,507 versus $19,859 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,969. About 6.3% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.


Government


Nebraska City has a mayor-commission government system. Nebraska City is currently the only municipality in the State of Nebraska that has the commissioner form of government.[5]

The Nebraska City commissioner model does not utilize representatives from precinct divisions of the city. The commissioners are elected citywide; each has a specific departmental role. These roles are: Mayor-Commissioner of Public Affairs and Public Safety, Finance Commissioner, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Public Works Commissioner, and Streets Commissioner. Current office holders are Mayor Bryan Bequette (through December 2024); Finance Commissioner Gloria Glover (December 2022); Parks and Recreation Commissioner Patrick Wehling (December 2024); Public Works Commissioner Ron Osovski (December 2024); and Streets Commissioner Vic Johns (December 2022).

The city is in the 1st state legislative district, as of 2022 & is represented by state senator Julie Slama in the Nebraska Legislature.


Events


Nebraska City is known as "The Home of Arbor Day". In Nebraska City is Arbor Lodge, home of the first Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, J. Sterling Morton, who promoted the planting of trees on the prairie for shade, fruit, and windbreaks. The National Arbor Day Foundation has its headquarters near his home in Nebraska City.

Each year, the AppleJack Festival in Nebraska City takes place on the third weekend of September. The event has been held for over 40 years. It includes such events as a parade, a classic car show, carnival rides, the AppleJack Fun Run/Walk, a quilt show, and craft shows and events all around the city and surrounding area. In 2011, a turnout of 40–50,000 visitors was expected.[15]


Education


The first high school in Nebraska was established in Nebraska City in 1864.[16]

Nebraska City has a public and a Catholic school system. Nebraska City Public Schools offers K-12 education.[17] The high school has an enrollment of about 445; its athletic teams are the Pioneers.[18] It is a member of the Eastern Midlands Conference.[19] Lourdes Central Catholic Schools also provides K-12 education, with a total enrollment of about 330 in all grades.[20] Its athletic teams are the Knights.[21]

The Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired was founded in 1875 and today serves students across Nebraska and western Iowa.


Notable people


Mayhew Cabin and marker
Mayhew Cabin and marker

See also



References


  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 11, 2012.[dead link]
  5. "Nebraska City - City Council". Archived from the original on 2012-09-27. Retrieved 2012-09-11.
  6. (1912) Bulletin. Issues 2. Nebraska State Legislature. p. 7.
  7. "Nebraska City, Otoe County". University of Nebraska, Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  10. "NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  11. "Station: Nebraska City 2NW, NE". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  12. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 16, 2013.
  13. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-07-17.
  14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  15. "Applejack Festival Serious Business for Nebraska City". Archived from the original on 2014-01-06. Retrieved 2012-09-11.
  16. Boye, Alan (2007). The Complete Roadside Guide to Nebraska. University of Nebraska Press. p. 8. ISBN 978-0803233782.
  17. Nebraska City Public Schools website Archived 2011-09-20 at the Wayback Machine and subpages thereof. Retrieved 2011-12-24.
  18. "Welcome to Nebraska City High School".[permanent dead link] Nebraska City Public Schools. Archived 2011-09-20 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011-12-24.
  19. Eastern Midlands Conference website. Archived 2012-03-14 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011-12-24.
  20. "History of Lourdes Central". Archived 2010-01-07 at the Wayback Machine Lourdes Central Catholic Schools. Retrieved 2011-12-24.
  21. Lourdes Central Catholic Schools Student Handbook. Archived 2011-02-06 at the Wayback Machine Lourdes Central Catholic Schools. Retrieved 2011-12-24.



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[de] Nebraska City

Nebraska City ist eine Kleinstadt im US-Bundesstaat Nebraska im Otoe County, dessen County Seat es gleichzeitig ist. Im Jahr 2000 hatte Nebraska City 7228 Einwohner.
- [en] Nebraska City, Nebraska

[ru] Небраска-Сити

Небраска-Сити (англ. Nebraska City) — город, административный центр округа Ото, штат Небраска, США. Один из самых старых инкорпорированных городов в штате (1855 год). Родоначальник Дня посадки деревьев. Один из важных пунктов Подпольной железной дороги. Первая старшая школа в штате и вообще западнее Миссури заработала именно в Небраска-Сити в 1864 году[1].



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