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35-760: Based in North Platte, Nebraska , the North Platte Indians were an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians , playing as members of the Nebraska State League. Previously, the North Platte Buffalos played as members of the Nebraska State League from 1928 to 1932. The North Platte Indians finished 41–22 in 1958 and captured the 1958 Nebraska State League Championship, playing under manager Mark Wylie. On July 29, 1928, North Platte pitcher Joe Smith threw

70-428: A low of 0 °F (−17.8 °C) or below. The average window for freezing temperatures is September 30 thru May 13, allowing a growing season of 139 days. Extreme temperatures officially range from −35 °F (−37.2 °C) on January 15, 1888, and February 12, 1899 , up to 112 °F (44.4 °C) on July 11, 1954; the record cold daily maximum is −15 °F (−26.1 °C) on January 14, 1888, while, conversely,

105-427: A margin of error of +/- $ 5,357) and the median family income $ 67,702 (+/- $ 5,175). Males had a median income of $ 39,363 (+/- $ 4,731) versus $ 25,799 (+/- $ 1,263) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 31,772 (+/- $ 1,712). Approximately, 6.7% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.8% of those under the age of 18 and 15.3% of those ages 65 or over. As of

140-520: A no–hitter in a 7–inning game against the Beatrice Blues . North Platte won the game 3–0. The Nebraska State League folded permanently after the 1959 season. The 1959 league member franchises folded as well, the Hastings Giants , Holdrege White Sox , Grand Island Athletics , Kearney Yankees , McCook Braves and North Platte Indians all folded. The Union Pacific Park was noted to have hosted

175-705: Is November 1 thru April 12, with May and October snow being rare. See or edit raw graph data . The 2020 United States census counted 23,390 people, 10,188 households, and 6,061 families in North Platte. The population density was 1,730.0 per square mile (667.9/km ). There were 11,409 housing units at an average density of 843.9 per square mile (325.8/km ). The racial makeup was 86.54% (20,242) white , 1.64% (384) black or African-American , 0.79% (184) Native American , 1.15% (268) Asian , 0.03% (6) Pacific Islander , 3.1% (725) from other races , and 6.76% (1,581) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race

210-892: Is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km ) is water. North Platte experiences a dry continental climate similar to that of the Nebraska High Plains , classified as hot-summer humid continental ( Köppen Dwa ), and, with an annual average precipitation of 21.08 inches (535 mm), barely avoids semi-arid classification; it is part of USDA Hardiness zone 5a. The normal monthly mean temperature ranges from 26.3 °F (−3.2 °C) in January to 75.6 °F (24.2 °C) in July. On an average year, there are 3.8 afternoons that reach 100 °F (37.8 °C) or higher, 39 afternoons that reach 90 °F (32.2 °C) or higher, 31.4 afternoons that do not climb above freezing, and 12.2 mornings with

245-460: Is served by 2 major cross country US Highways and Interstate 80 . I-80 runs south of the South Platte River through the outer edge of town. Much of the town's commercial area has moved to the intersection of I-80 and U.S. Route 83 , which runs north to downtown, and continues to points as far north as Canada or south to Mexico. US 30 intersects with US 83 downtown and follows the north side of

280-484: Is two miles west of U.S. Highway 83 along U.S. Highway 30 . Every June, North Platte hosts the annual "Nebraskaland Days". The event includes parades, art shows, rodeos, concerts, and food events. It draws over 100,000 attendees every year. North Platte is host to the annual Miss Nebraska pageant, an official preliminary for the Miss America Organization. A independent professional baseball team,

315-559: The North Platte 80s , began play in 2024 in the Pecos League . North Platte was also the prior home the minor league baseball North Platte Indians of the Nebraska State League . North Platte is home to the world's largest rail yard, Bailey Yard . The Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center is an eight-story building which overlooks the expansive classification yard and engine facilities. The tower and visitor center are open to

350-633: The North Platte River . North Platte was the western terminus of the Union Pacific Railway from December 1866 until the next section to Ogallala was opened the following year. Even though Congress had authorized the building of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1862, it had been extended only as far as Fremont, Nebraska by the end of the 1865 construction season. The 275-mile (443 km) section from Fremont to North Platte

385-496: The census of 2010, there were 24,733 people, 10,560 households, and 6,290 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,873.7 inhabitants per square mile (723.4/km ). There were 11,450 housing units at an average density of 867.4 per square mile (334.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White , 1.0% African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 2.8% from other races , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of

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420-458: The National Guard building. Today, Bill Wood Field is home to American Legion baseball and the North Platte 80s , a 2024 Pecos League expansion team. It is located at 18th & Jeffers, North Platte, Nebraska. North Platte Indians players North Platte, Nebraska North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska , United States. It is located in

455-556: The North Platte Buffalos from 1928 to 1932 for minor league home games. The ballpark within the park was called Jeffers Field, located 7th and Jeffers, North Platte, Nebraska. The ballpark was destroyed by fire in 1955. After the fire, Bill Wood Field was constructed in 1956, within Cody Park. Bill Wood Field was referenced to have hosted the North Platte Indians. The ballfield is still in use today, located within Cody Park, near

490-513: The Platte/South Platte River from east to west. North Platte black exodus On July 13, 1929, the town of North Platte, Nebraska , experienced a racial exodus (or race riot ), when all black residents—somewhere between a few dozen and 200 in number—were ordered to leave by the town's white residents, following the killing of a policeman by a black man. Louis Seeman shot and killed Ed Green after he had been asked to leave

525-405: The average family size was 2.97. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males. As of 2000 the median income for a household in

560-451: The black residents in the town. Immediately, the population of black residents left the town, with some leaving on foot and unable to retrieve their belongings. Sources at the time reported, and historian David G. Dales later corroborated, that they faced death threats were they to stay, but a later state investigation was not able to substantiate any report of physical violence. While the chief of police, James Dorran, promised to protect

595-431: The black residents who were to return, he and state sheriff William Condit were noncommittal: Dorran indicated it "may not be possible" to protect those who returned, and Condit said he would not intervene unless asked to do so, adding that the black residents "are better off in leaving for the time being." By July 15, governor Arthur Weaver had demanded that the black residents of North Platte be able to safely return to

630-402: The city was $ 34,181, and the median income for a family was $ 42,753. Males had a median income of $ 36,445 versus $ 20,157 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,306. About 7.8% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. Lincoln County Historical Museum contains a display detailing

665-609: The city was known for the North Platte Canteen , a volunteer organization serving food to millions of traveling soldiers. North Platte is the principal city of the North Platte Micropolitan Statistical Area , which includes Lincoln, Logan , and McPherson counties. North Platte was established in 1866 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It derives its name from

700-425: The city. The population density was 2,281.5 people per square mile (880.9 people/km ). There were 10,718 housing units at an average density of 1,024.1 per square mile (395.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.47% White, 0.71% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander , 3.30% from other races , and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.68% of

735-467: The history of the North Platte Canteen. It also contains a Prairie Village with local landmark homes and other buildings, including a Pony Express station and pioneer church among many others. Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park is located near North Platte, a Nebraska living history park about " Buffalo Bill " Cody. The park includes his actual house known as Scout's Rest Ranch. The park

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770-413: The population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.7 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 52,653 (with

805-443: The population. There were 10,560 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

840-406: The population. There were 9,944 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and

875-419: The public year-round. Passenger train service was discontinued in 1971. North Platte is home to North Platte Regional Airport . United Express serves the airport with twice-daily service to Denver International Airport . There is also a door-to-door bus system available for residents of the town. Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Burlington Trailways and Express Arrow . North Platte

910-507: The record warm daily minimum is 80 °F (26.7 °C) on July 25, 1940. Precipitation is greatest in May and June and has ranged from 10.01 inches (254.3 mm) in 1931 to 33.44 inches (849.4 mm) in 1951. Snowfall averages 29.6 inches (0.75 m) per season, and has historically ranged from 3.0 inches (0.08 m) in 1903–04 to 66.3 inches (1.68 m) in 1979–80; the average window for measurable (≥0.1 inches or 0.0025 metres) snowfall

945-484: The town, while Dales said that the number was on the order of a few dozen. At least four residents of North Platte faced trial for " unlawful assembly " by August, though three had been acquitted after their jury deliberated for ten minutes. The state made no attempts to further prosecute those involved in the exodus. It was described by black community leaders in Omaha as among the most serious attacks on black people in

980-547: The town, and crowds quickly formed, demanding that all black residents vacate. Seeman died in his hiding spot (a chicken coop), either due to suicide or a lynching , and members of the mob were acquitted of any wrongdoing. After being told he was a public nuisance and ordered to leave the town by white police officer Ed Green, Louis Seeman, a black resident of North Platte either 30 or 35 years old, drew his pistol, shot it at Green, and killed him. Crowds quickly formed and they demanded that by 3 o'clock, all black residents leave

1015-455: The town, and the attorney general, Christian A. Sorensen , launched an investigatory probe into the racial unrest, warning that he would "prosecute the case to the limit". Both indicated they would prosecute any members of the mob that drove out the town's black residents. Sources disagree on the number of black residents who lived in North Platte prior to their expulsion. A contemporaneous news source says there were some 200 black residents of

1050-586: The town. After the formation of these crowds, they became mobs of some 500 people, and they (alongside police) attempted to have Seeman removed from his place of hiding, a chicken coop the mob poured gasoline on and set on fire. During this encounter, Seeman was killed by gunshot, reported as suicide. According to Jim Griffin of the Lincoln County Historical Museum, he was lynched . The mob, soon armed, shouted "lynch them all" and "run them out of town" as they reportedly began to manhandle many of

1085-590: The west-central part of the state, along Interstate 80 , at the confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers forming the Platte River . The population was 23,390 at the 2020 census , making it the 11th most populous city in Nebraska . North Platte is a railroad town; Union Pacific Railroad 's large Bailey Yard is located within the city. Today, North Platte is served only by freight trains, but during World War II

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1120-401: Was 10.0% (2,558) of the population. Of the 10,188 households, 27.6% had children under the age of 18; 43.7% were married couples living together; 25.2% had a female householder with no husband present. 34.7% 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 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9. 24.6% of

1155-432: Was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 23,878 people, 9,944 households, and 6,224 families residing in

1190-526: Was completed in 1866. In the 1880s, Buffalo Bill Cody established his ranch, known as Scout's Rest Ranch , just north of town. It is now a National Historic Landmark . On July 13, 1929, a black man shot and killed a white police officer. The black man reportedly took his own life, being trapped by a mob. This led to the formation of white mobs combing the city, and ordering black residents to leave North Platte. Fearing mob violence, most of North Platte's black residents fled . The North Platte Canteen

1225-525: Was one of the largest volunteer efforts of World War II, originating in 1941. Tens of thousands of volunteers from North Platte and surrounding towns met the troop trains passing through North Platte, offering coffee, sandwiches, dessert, and hospitality to nearly seven million servicemen. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 13.39 square miles (34.68 km ), of which 13.20 square miles (34.19 km )

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