Plainview, NebraskaPierce County

Basic InformationEstablished 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.

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 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.

PopulationThe rural population in Plainview has

decreased

The latest census shows that 1,222 people currently live in Plainview

Fun Facts“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 100th Anniversary of the town’s founding

Part of the movie “Nebraska” was shot in Plainview

Lutheran and Methodist are the largest denominations in Plainview

Students from the neighboring town of Brunswick attend school in Plainview

The End By: Emily Klooz