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{{Short description|City in and county seat of York County, Nebraska, United States}} |
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{{Infobox settlement |
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|name = York, Nebraska |
|name = York, Nebraska |
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|image_caption = York water tower |
|image_caption = York water tower, May 2013 |
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|area_total_km2 = 16.99 |
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|timezone = [[North American Central Time Zone|Central (CST)]] |
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|coordinates = {{Coord|40|52|12|N|97|35|34|W|region:US-NE_type:city|display=inline,title}} |
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|coordinates = {{coord|40|52|2|N|97|35|20|W|region:US-NE_type:city|display=inline,title}} |
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|postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |
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|postal_code = 68467 |
|postal_code = 68467 |
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|blank2_name = [[Interstate Highway System|Interstates]] |
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|blank3_info = [[File:US 34.svg|20px|link=U.S. Route 34 in Nebraska]] [[File:US 81.svg|20px|link=U.S. Route 81 in Nebraska]] |
|blank3_info = [[File:US 34.svg|20px|link=U.S. Route 34 in Nebraska]] [[File:US 81.svg|20px|link=U.S. Route 81 in Nebraska]] |
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|website = [https://www.cityofyork.net// cityofyork.net] |
|website = [https://www.cityofyork.net// www.cityofyork.net] |
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'''York''' is a city in |
'''York''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[York County, Nebraska]], United States. At the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], the city population was 7,766. It is the home of [[York University (Nebraska)|York University]] and the [[Nebraska Correctional Center for Women]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1920, the Nebraska legislature established the State Reformatory for Women in York. The facility was expanded over the years; as of 2017, it operated as the [[Nebraska Correctional Center for Women]], with a rated capacity of 275 beds.<ref>[http://www.corrections.nebraska.gov/nccw.html "Nebraska Correctional Center for Women".] [http://www.corrections.nebraska.gov/index.html Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.] Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> |
In 1920, the Nebraska legislature established the State Reformatory for Women in York. The facility was expanded over the years; as of 2017, it operated as the [[Nebraska Correctional Center for Women]], with a rated capacity of 275 beds.<ref>[http://www.corrections.nebraska.gov/nccw.html "Nebraska Correctional Center for Women".] [http://www.corrections.nebraska.gov/index.html Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.] Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> |
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York College opened in the town in 1890. In 2022, the college attained university status, and thus became York University. |
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==Geography== |
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York is located in {{coord|40|52|2|N|97|35|20|W|type:city}} (40.867295, -97.588869).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> The city sits at the crossroads of [[Interstate 80 in Nebraska|Interstate 80]], a major east–west highway, and [[U.S. Route 81 in Nebraska|U.S. Route 81]], a major north–south highway. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|5.77|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|5.75|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-06-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=February 20, 2011 }}</ref> On February 16, 2021, the record low temperature of {{convert|-34|F|1}} was registered.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1360721480930238467|user=extremetemps|title=First all time record low to fall in...|date=13 February 2021}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{US Census population |
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|1880= 1259 |
|1880= 1259 |
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|1890= 3405 |
|1890= 3405 |
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|2000= 8081 |
|2000= 8081 |
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|2010= 7766 |
|2010= 7766 |
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|2020= 8066 |
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|estyear=2019 |
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|estimate=7846 |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref> |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=October 16, 2013}}</ref><br>2013 Estimate<ref name="2013 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2013/SUB-EST2013-3.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2014-07-17}}</ref> |
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=October 16, 2013}}</ref><br>2013 Estimate<ref name="2013 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2013/SUB-EST2013-3.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2014-07-17}}</ref> |
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===2020 census=== |
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The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-18 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 8,066 people, 3,354 households, and 2,021 families in York. The population density was {{convert|1,235.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,707 housing units at an average density of {{convert|567.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup was 88.71% (7,155) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 1.39% (112) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.56% (45) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.95% (77) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% (4) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.46% (279) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.88% (394) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 5.0% (402) of the population. |
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Of the 3,354 households, 24.7% had children under the age of 18; 53.3% were married couples living together; 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present. 35.2% of households consisted of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.9. |
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23.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 89.7 males. |
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The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-18|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $58,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,758) and the median family income $79,282 (+/- $8,729). Males had a median income of $40,700 (+/- $6,625) versus $25,183 (+/- $3,155) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,846 (+/- $6,303). Approximately, 4.5% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those ages 65 or over. |
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===2010 census=== |
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===2000 census=== |
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As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 8,081 people, 3,304 households, and 2,101 families living in the city. The |
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 8,081 people, 3,304 households, and 2,101 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,433.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,532 housing units at an average density of {{convert|626.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.76% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.74% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.74% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.11% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.58% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.92% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.56% of the population. |
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There were 3,304 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.90. |
There were 3,304 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.90. |
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As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $36,069, and the median income for a family was $45,544. Males had a median income of $31,014 versus $20,086 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,813. About 6.3% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. |
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $36,069, and the median income for a family was $45,544. Males had a median income of $31,014 versus $20,086 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,813. About 6.3% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Geography== |
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The city sits at the crossroads of [[Interstate 80 in Nebraska|Interstate 80]], a major east–west highway, and [[U.S. Route 81 in Nebraska|U.S. Route 81]], a major north–south highway. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|5.77|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|5.75|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-06-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=February 20, 2011 }}</ref> |
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===Climate=== |
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According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, York has a [[hot-summer humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. |
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{{Weather box |
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|location = York, Nebraska, 1991–2020 normals |
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|Jan high F = 34.9 |
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|Feb high F = 39.7 |
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|Mar high F = 51.8 |
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|Apr high F = 63.5 |
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|May high F = 73.3 |
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|Jun high F = 83.7 |
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|Jul high F = 87.1 |
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|Aug high F = 85.0 |
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|Sep high F = 79.2 |
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|Oct high F = 66.5 |
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|Nov high F = 51.6 |
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|Dec high F = 38.7 |
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|Jan mean F = 23.7 |
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|Feb mean F = 28.0 |
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|Mar mean F = 39.1 |
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|Apr mean F = 49.9 |
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|May mean F = 60.9 |
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|Jun mean F = 71.7 |
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|Jul mean F = 75.5 |
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|Aug mean F = 73.4 |
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|Sep mean F = 66.1 |
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|Oct mean F = 52.6 |
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|Nov mean F = 38.8 |
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|Dec mean F = 27.5 |
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|year mean F = |
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|Jan low F = 12.6 |
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|Feb low F = 16.3 |
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|Mar low F = 26.3 |
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|Apr low F = 36.4 |
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|May low F = 48.5 |
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|Jun low F = 59.7 |
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|Jul low F = 63.8 |
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|Aug low F = 61.9 |
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|Sep low F = 53.4 |
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|Oct low F = 38.6 |
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|Nov low F = 26.0 |
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|Dec low F = 16.3 |
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|precipitation colour = green |
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|Jan precipitation inch = 0.71 |
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|Feb precipitation inch = 0.91 |
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|Mar precipitation inch = 1.63 |
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|Apr precipitation inch = 2.97 |
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|May precipitation inch = 4.92 |
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|Jun precipitation inch = 4.23 |
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|Jul precipitation inch = 3.84 |
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|Aug precipitation inch = 3.70 |
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|Sep precipitation inch = 2.28 |
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|Oct precipitation inch = 2.45 |
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|Nov precipitation inch = 1.40 |
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|Dec precipitation inch = 1.15 |
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|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in |
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|Jan precipitation days = 6.1 |
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|Feb precipitation days = 6.5 |
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|Mar precipitation days = 8.4 |
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|Apr precipitation days = 10.7 |
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|May precipitation days = 13.5 |
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|Jun precipitation days = 11.4 |
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|Jul precipitation days = 10.1 |
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|Aug precipitation days = 10.9 |
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|Sep precipitation days = 8.4 |
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|Oct precipitation days = 8.4 |
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|Nov precipitation days = 4.5 |
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|Dec precipitation days = 6.6 |
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|Jan snow inch = 4.9 |
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|Feb snow inch = 9.1 |
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|Mar snow inch = 3.9 |
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|Apr snow inch = 1.1 |
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|May snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Jun snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Jul snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Aug snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Sep snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Oct snow inch = 0.5 |
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|Nov snow inch = 1.6 |
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|Dec snow inch = 6.7 |
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|unit snow days = 0.1 in |
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|Jan snow days = 4.0 |
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|Feb snow days = 5.2 |
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|Mar snow days = 2.2 |
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|Apr snow days = 0.7 |
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|May snow days = 0.0 |
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|Jun snow days = 0.0 |
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|Jul snow days = 0.0 |
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|Aug snow days = 0.0 |
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|Sep snow days = 0.0 |
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|Oct snow days = 0.2 |
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|Nov snow days = 1.1 |
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|Dec snow days = 3.8 |
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|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USC00259513&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL |
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|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: York 3N, NE |
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|access-date = February 4, 2023 |
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==Culture== |
==Culture== |
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[[File:York City Auditorium (Nebraska) 2.jpg|thumb|City Auditorium]] |
[[File:York City Auditorium (Nebraska) 2.jpg|thumb|City Auditorium, October 2009]] |
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The [[Art Deco]] York Auditorium (1940) was designed by [[Meginnis and Schaumberg]]. |
The [[Art Deco]] York Auditorium (1940) was designed by [[Meginnis and Schaumberg]]. |
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In 2001 [[Lee's Legendary Marbles and Collectables]] was established and as of 2023 is recognized as the World's Largest Collection of Marbles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-11 |title=World’s Largest Collection of Marbles: world record in York, Nebraska |url=https://www.worldrecordacademy.org/2023/7/worlds-largest-collection-of-marbles-world-record-in-york-nebraska-423292 |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=www.worldrecordacademy.org |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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The municipality is within the [[York Public Schools]] School District.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st31_ne/schooldistrict_maps/c31185_york/DC20SD_C31185.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: York County, NE|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-12-05}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st31_ne/schooldistrict_maps/c31185_york/DC20SD_C31185_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> Schools in the district include York Elementary School, York Middle School and [[York High School (Nebraska)|York High School]]. |
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York has two parochial schools. Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School opened in 1957. The pre-school is located at Faith Lutheran Church in York, while grades K-8 are located in a school attached to Emmanuel Lutheran Church.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmfaith.org/Information.html |title= |
York has two parochial schools. Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School opened in 1957. The pre-school is located at Faith Lutheran Church in York, while grades K-8 are located in a school attached to Emmanuel Lutheran Church.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmfaith.org/Information.html |title=Information |access-date=October 5, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012042301/http://www.emmfaith.org/Information.html |archive-date=October 12, 2013 }}</ref> St. Joseph Catholic School, opened in 1890, educates children grades PK-8.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkstjosephschool.org/history |title=History of St. Joseph Catholic School |publisher=yorkstjosephschool.org |access-date=April 5, 2019}}</ref> |
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[[York College (Nebraska)|York |
[[York College (Nebraska)|York University]] is a private college affiliated with the [[Churches of Christ]] and located in York. It was founded in 1890. |
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==Media== |
==Media== |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* [[Doug Bereuter]] - [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from Nebraska, 1979–2004 |
* [[Doug Bereuter]] - [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from Nebraska, 1979–2004<ref>{{Cite web |title=Biographies:Congressman Doug Bereuter |url=https://www.nato.int/nrdc-it/cv/bereuter.htm |access-date=2022-11-09 |website=www.nato.int}}</ref> |
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* [[David Erb]] - jockey, won 1956 [[Kentucky Derby]] and [[Belmont Stakes]] |
* [[David Erb]] - jockey, won 1956 [[Kentucky Derby]] and [[Belmont Stakes]] |
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* [[Catherine Clarke Fenselau|Catherine Fenselau]] - educator |
* [[Catherine Clarke Fenselau|Catherine Fenselau]] - educator |
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* [[Loyd A. Jones|Loyd Jones]] - inventor, Head of Physics for Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY |
* [[Loyd A. Jones|Loyd Jones]] - inventor, Head of Physics for Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY 1912-1954<ref>Howard, John N. [http://www.opnmagazine-digital.com/opn/200911?pg=18#pg18 "Presidents of the 1930s".] [http://www.osa-opn.org/ ''Optics & Photonics News''.] November 2009. Retrieved 2010-10-25.</ref> |
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* [[Sam Koch]] - NFL [[punter (football)|punter]] for the [[Baltimore Ravens]] |
* [[Sam Koch]] - NFL [[punter (football)|punter]] for the [[Baltimore Ravens]] |
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* [[Logan Lynn]] - musician, television personality and LGBT activist |
* [[Logan Lynn]] - musician, television personality and LGBT activist |
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* [[Shirley Ross]] (born Bernice M. Gaunt) - singer, actor<ref>[http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?gl=38&rank=1&new=1&so=3&MSAV=0&msT=1&gss=ms_r_f-38&gsfn=Bernice&gsln=Gaunt&msydy=1975&gskw=%22Miss+Ross%2C+whose+real+name+is+Bernice+Gaunt%22+%22Her+family+moved+to+York%2C+Neb.%22&uidh=000 Shirley Ross obit] ''The Lincoln Star'' (March 14, 1975)</ref> |
* [[Shirley Ross]] (born Bernice M. Gaunt) - singer, actor<ref>[http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?gl=38&rank=1&new=1&so=3&MSAV=0&msT=1&gss=ms_r_f-38&gsfn=Bernice&gsln=Gaunt&msydy=1975&gskw=%22Miss+Ross%2C+whose+real+name+is+Bernice+Gaunt%22+%22Her+family+moved+to+York%2C+Neb.%22&uidh=000 Shirley Ross obit] ''The Lincoln Star'' (March 14, 1975)</ref> |
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* [[Tom Sieckmann]] - professional golfer |
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Latest revision as of 04:42, 6 December 2024
York, Nebraska | |
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 York water tower, May 2013 | |
 Location within York County and Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 40°52′12″N 97°35′34″W / 40.87000°N 97.59278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | York |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.56 sq mi (16.99 km2) |
| • Land | 6.53 sq mi (16.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 8,066 |
| • Density | 1,235.03/sq mi (476.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 68467 |
| Area code | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-54045 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397392[2] |
| Interstates |  |
| U.S. Routes |   |
| Website | www.cityofyork.net |
York is a city in and the county seat of York County, Nebraska, United States. At the 2010 census, the city population was 7,766. It is the home of York University and the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women.
History
[edit]York was platted in 1869.[3] The city took its name from York County.[4]
In 1920, the Nebraska legislature established the State Reformatory for Women in York. The facility was expanded over the years; as of 2017, it operated as the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, with a rated capacity of 275 beds.[5]
York College opened in the town in 1890. In 2022, the college attained university status, and thus became York University.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 1,259 | — | |
| 1890 | 3,405 | 170.5% | |
| 1900 | 5,132 | 50.7% | |
| 1910 | 6,235 | 21.5% | |
| 1920 | 5,388 | −13.6% | |
| 1930 | 5,712 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 5,383 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 6,178 | 14.8% | |
| 1960 | 6,173 | −0.1% | |
| 1970 | 6,778 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,723 | 13.9% | |
| 1990 | 7,884 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 8,081 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 7,766 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 8,066 | 3.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2013 Estimate[7] | |||
2020 census
[edit]The 2020 United States census[8] counted 8,066 people, 3,354 households, and 2,021 families in York. The population density was 1,235.2 inhabitants per square mile (476.9/km2). There were 3,707 housing units at an average density of 567.7 per square mile (219.2/km2). The racial makeup was 88.71% (7,155) white, 1.39% (112) black or African-American, 0.56% (45) Native American, 0.95% (77) Asian, 0.05% (4) Pacific Islander, 3.46% (279) from other races, and 4.88% (394) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.0% (402) of the population.
Of the 3,354 households, 24.7% had children under the age of 18; 53.3% were married couples living together; 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present. 35.2% of households consisted of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.9.
23.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 89.7 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey[9] estimates show that the median household income was $58,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,758) and the median family income $79,282 (+/- $8,729). Males had a median income of $40,700 (+/- $6,625) versus $25,183 (+/- $3,155) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,846 (+/- $6,303). Approximately, 4.5% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
[edit]As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 7,766 people, 3,253 households, and 1,992 families living in the city. The population density was 1,350.6 inhabitants per square mile (521.5/km2). There were 3,633 housing units at an average density of 631.8 per square mile (243.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.
There were 3,253 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.87.
The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census of 2000, there were 8,081 people, 3,304 households, and 2,101 families living in the city. The population density was 1,433.6 inhabitants per square mile (553.5/km2). There were 3,532 housing units at an average density of 626.6 per square mile (241.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.76% White, 0.74% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.
There were 3,304 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $36,069, and the median income for a family was $45,544. Males had a median income of $31,014 versus $20,086 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,813. About 6.3% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.
Geography
[edit]The city sits at the crossroads of Interstate 80, a major east–west highway, and U.S. Route 81, a major north–south highway.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.77 square miles (14.94 km2), of which 5.75 square miles (14.89 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[11]
Climate
[edit]According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, York has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for York, Nebraska, 1991–2020 normals | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34.9 (1.6) |
39.7 (4.3) |
51.8 (11.0) |
63.5 (17.5) |
73.3 (22.9) |
83.7 (28.7) |
87.1 (30.6) |
85.0 (29.4) |
79.2 (26.2) |
66.5 (19.2) |
51.6 (10.9) |
38.7 (3.7) |
62.9 (17.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.7 (−4.6) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
39.1 (3.9) |
49.9 (9.9) |
60.9 (16.1) |
71.7 (22.1) |
75.5 (24.2) |
73.4 (23.0) |
66.1 (18.9) |
52.6 (11.4) |
38.8 (3.8) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
50.6 (10.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 12.6 (−10.8) |
16.3 (−8.7) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
36.4 (2.4) |
48.5 (9.2) |
59.7 (15.4) |
63.8 (17.7) |
61.9 (16.6) |
53.4 (11.9) |
38.6 (3.7) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
16.3 (−8.7) |
38.3 (3.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.71 (18) |
0.91 (23) |
1.63 (41) |
2.97 (75) |
4.92 (125) |
4.23 (107) |
3.84 (98) |
3.70 (94) |
2.28 (58) |
2.45 (62) |
1.40 (36) |
1.15 (29) |
30.19 (766) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.9 (12) |
9.1 (23) |
3.9 (9.9) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
1.6 (4.1) |
6.7 (17) |
27.8 (70.1) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.1 | 6.5 | 8.4 | 10.7 | 13.5 | 11.4 | 10.1 | 10.9 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 4.5 | 6.6 | 105.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.0 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 17.2 |
| Source: NOAA[12] | |||||||||||||
Culture
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The Art Deco York Auditorium (1940) was designed by Meginnis and Schaumberg.
In 2001 Lee's Legendary Marbles and Collectables was established and as of 2023 is recognized as the World's Largest Collection of Marbles.[13]
Education
[edit]The municipality is within the York Public Schools School District.[14] Schools in the district include York Elementary School, York Middle School and York High School.
York has two parochial schools. Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School opened in 1957. The pre-school is located at Faith Lutheran Church in York, while grades K-8 are located in a school attached to Emmanuel Lutheran Church.[15] St. Joseph Catholic School, opened in 1890, educates children grades PK-8.[16]
York University is a private college affiliated with the Churches of Christ and located in York. It was founded in 1890.
Media
[edit]York fielded a number of newspapers in the 1800s. On January 1, 1883, the York Democrat was created from a previous paper, the York Tribune. The York Republican was another newspaper that flourished during this time and was notable for its large circulation.[17] York's current newspaper is the York News-Times.
York has two radio stations that have been locally owned since they went on the air in 1954: KAWL (AM 1370) and KTMX (FM 1970), providing news, sports, music and entertainment to York and adjacent counties.
Notable people
[edit]- Doug Bereuter - U.S. Representative from Nebraska, 1979–2004[18]
- David Erb - jockey, won 1956 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes
- Catherine Fenselau - educator
- Loyd Jones - inventor, Head of Physics for Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY 1912-1954[19]
- Sam Koch - NFL punter for the Baltimore Ravens
- Logan Lynn - musician, television personality and LGBT activist
- Fred Niblo - silent era film director
- Shirley Ross (born Bernice M. Gaunt) - singer, actor[20]
- Tom Sieckmann - professional golfer
See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: York, Nebraska
- ^ "York, York County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 142.
- ^ "Nebraska Correctional Center for Women". Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: York 3N, NE". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "World's Largest Collection of Marbles: world record in York, Nebraska". www.worldrecordacademy.org. July 11, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: York County, NE" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 5, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "Information". Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ "History of St. Joseph Catholic School". yorkstjosephschool.org. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ Our Illustrated York, NE-reprinted by the York County Historical Association 1997
- ^ "Biographies:Congressman Doug Bereuter". www.nato.int. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Howard, John N. "Presidents of the 1930s". Optics & Photonics News. November 2009. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
- ^ Shirley Ross obit The Lincoln Star (March 14, 1975)
External links
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- York News-Times, local news
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