1. Plainview, Nebraska Pierce County

2. Basic Information Established by Representatives from the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Established by Representatives from the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad The railroad wanted to expand their business so they established Plainview when the railroad from Norfolk to Plainview was completed. The railroad wanted to expand their business so they established Plainview when the railroad from Norfolk to Plainview was completed.

3. Known for… Plainview had a creamery for a very long time. The town improved its location by building a new building and tearing down the old. Plainview had a creamery for a very long time. The town improved its location by building a new building and tearing down the old. Plainview is famous for being the “Klown Capitol” and having the notorious Klown Doll Museum Plainview is famous for being the “Klown Capitol” and having the notorious Klown Doll Museum Plainview is also known as a farming community. Many feed lots and grain elevators surround the town. Plainview is also known as a farming community. Many feed lots and grain elevators surround the town.

4. Population The rural population in Plainview has decreased The rural population in Plainview has decreased The latest census shows that 1,222 people currently live in Plainview The latest census shows that 1,222 people currently live in Plainview

5. Fun Facts “Klown Days” is a three day festival held in Plainview and is celebrated in early June “Klown Days” is a three day festival held in Plainview and is celebrated in early June In 1986, the town held a week long celebration to honor the 100 th Anniversary of the town’s founding In 1986, the town held a week long celebration to honor the 100 th Anniversary of the town’s founding Part of the movie “Nebraska” was shot in Plainview Part of the movie “Nebraska” was shot in Plainview Lutheran and Methodist are the largest denominations in Plainview Lutheran and Methodist are the largest denominations in Plainview Students from the neighboring town of Brunswick attend school in Plainview Students from the neighboring town of Brunswick attend school in Plainview

6. The End By: Emily Klooz