La Platte, Nebraska

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La Platte is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History[]

La Platte was laid out in 1870. It was named from the Platte River.[2]

A post office was established at La Platte in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[3]

Geography[]

La Platte is located at

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41°04′29″N 95°55′25″W / 41.07472°N 95.92361°W / 41.07472; -95.92361.[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 square kilometres (0.31 sq mi), of which 0.75 square kilometres (0.29 sq mi) is land and 0.05 square kilometres (0.019 sq mi) is water.

Demographics[]

As of the census of 2010,[5] there were 114 people living in the CDP. The population density was 142.91 inhabitants/ km2. Of the 114 inhabitants, La Platte was composed of 91.23% white, 0% were African-American, 4.39% were Native American, 0% were Asian, 0% were Pacific Islanders, 3.51% were from other races and the 0.88% belonged to two or more races. Of the total population 6.14% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: La Platte, Nebraska
  2. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 125. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. ^ "Sarpy County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

Coordinates: 41°04′29″N 95°55′25″W / 41.07472°N 95.92361°W / 41.07472; -95.92361


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