Loup City, Nebraska
| Loup City, Nebraska | |
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Corner of 7th and O Streets in Loup City. The painting on the pavement is the White Eagle from the Polish coat of arms.
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 Location of Loup City, Nebraska |
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| Coordinates: 41°16′38″N 98°58′5″W / 41.27722°N 98.96806°WCoordinates: 41°16′38″N 98°58′5″W / 41.27722°N 98.96806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sherman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,073 ft (632 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,029 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 1,015 |
| • Density | 1,094.7/sq mi (422.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 68853 |
| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-29470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0830919 |
| Website | www.loupcity.com |
Loup City is the county seat of Sherman County, in the central portion of the Midwestern state of Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,029 at the 2010 census. Loup City is close to the Middle Loup River, and about five miles from Sherman Reservoir.
The first settlement at Loup City was made in the early 1870s. Loup City was platted in 1873, and designated county seat. Loup City was named after the Loup River.
During the Great Depression, Loup City was the site of a clash between radical leftists, influenced by Mother Bloor, who clashed with area residents in June 1934 following efforts by Communists to organize the workers of a poultry processing plant.
The completion of Sherman Reservoir in 1963 added tourism to the area's economic base.
Sherman Dam - 2,845-acre lake and 4,721 land acres. Primitive camping includes 360 non-pad sites. Facilities include picnic tables, shelters, water, dumpstation, modern restrooms, vault toilets, four boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, coin-operated showers and concession.
Bowman Recreation Area - Bowman Lake, located one mile west of Loup City, is a 23-acre area lying adjacent to the Loup River and features a 20-acre man made lake. It offers picnicking, fishing and primitive camping.
Jenners Park - At one time, Jenner’s Park was home to amusement rides and a zoo. Today, the park is home to a disc golf course, two picnic shelters, outdoor grills, playground equipment, and an outdoor recreation area.
Loup City Swimming Pool - Newly built in 2000, the Loup City pool has a water slide, diving board, basketball hoop, mushroom, and zero depth entry.
Loup City Golf Course - A 9-hole course located one mile west of Loup City. The par 36 course has mature trees, a creek, and several ponds.
Petersen Park Ball Fields - Two newly developed baseball fields used for T-ball teams to high school softball teams. The park also includes a playground area for younger children.
Loup City is located at 41°16′38″N 98°58′5″W / 41.27722°N 98.96806°W (41.277332, -98.968063).
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