Ogallala, Nebraska 作者：  来源：  发布时间：2021-05-24

I.Population and Area

₋Area

 Land: 12.84 km2 (4.96 sq mi)

₋Population (2016)

 Total: 4,497

 Density: 350.28/km2 (907.2 /sq mi)

II.Natural Geography

₋Ogallala is a city in and the county seat of Keith County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 4,737 at the 2010 census. In the days of the Nebraska Territory, the city was a stop on the Pony Express and later along the transcontinental railroad. The Ogallala Aquifer was named after the city.

₋In 2017, Ogallala, NE had a population of 4.57k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $36,097. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Ogallala, NE declined from 4,592 to 4,573, a -0.414% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,634 to $36,097, a 1.3% increase.

₋The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ogallala, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), White (Hispanic) (7.13%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.875%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.656%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (0.547%). N/A% of the people in Ogallala, NE speak a non-English language, and 99.7% are U.S. citizens.

₋The median property value in Ogallala, NE is $97,700, and the homeownership rate is 58.8%. Most people in Ogallala, NE commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 11.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Ogallala, NE is 2 cars per household.

₋Point of interest

 The Ogallala post office contains an oil-on-canvas mural, titled Long Horns, painted in 1938 by Frank Mechau. Murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department.

Lake McConaughy

III.ECONOMY

-The economy of Ogallala, NE employs 2.32k people. The largest industries in Ogallala, NE are Retail Trade (385 people), Accommodation & Food Services (276 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (257 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($70,179), Transportation & Warehousing ($60,278), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,679).

-Median household income in Ogallala, NE is $36,097. Males in Ogallala, NE have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,865. The income inequality in Ogallala, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than the national average.

-Households in Ogallala, NE have a median annual income of $36,097, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $35,634 in 2016, which represents a 1.3% annual growth.

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IV.Industrial Characteristics

-The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ogallala, NE, are Retail Trade (385 people), Accommodation & Food Services (276 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (257 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ogallala, NE, though some of these residents may live in Ogallala, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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V.Attractions

1. Lake McConaughy

₋Nearly everything about Lake McConaughy is big. At 30,000 surface acres it is Nebraska’s largest reservoir, its dam is among the largest of its type in the world and its fish grow to trophy proportions, accounting for several state records. Even its nickname, “Big Mac,” reflects its size.

₋Located eight miles northeast of Ogallala, Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area is known to most Nebraskans and residents of neighboring states as a great place for outdoor recreation. Lake Mac’s white sand beaches and clear waters are a favorite with campers, boaters, wind surfers, swimmers, water skiers, picnickers, scuba divers, hunters, anglers and others seeking outdoor fun.

₋Attractions

 Fishing

 Hunting

 Swimming and Day Use Areas

 Boating

 Concessions

 ₋Address: 1475 Hwy. 61 N., Ogallala, NE 69153-5930, 12 mi. north of Interstate 80 on US Hwy 61

₋Tel: +1 308-284-8800

₋Email: Ngpc.lake.mcconaughy@nebraska.gov

₋Website: http://outdoornebraska.gov/lakemcconaughy/

2.Mansion on the Hill

-An authentic Victorian style home, the Mansion on the Hill was Ogallala’s finest residence when it was completed in 1887. Today, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and is a favorite with visitors to Ogallala.

-The Mansion was built by L.A. Brandhoefer, and was made of red brick kilned at the local brick factory. The home was first occupied for any length of time by the H.L. McWilliams family.  Mr. McWilliams was a local banker, and his wife enjoyed entertaining from the beautiful home.

-Located at the corner of West 10th and Spruce Street, the mansion has many unique features, including ten foot ceilings, sixteen inch thick solid brick walls, walnut shuttered windows, and solid brass hardware throughout. Other attractions include two beautifully hand carved cherry wood fireplaces, carved corner blocks and panel inserts on doors and window frames, and ornate curved staircase leading to the second floor.

-Visitors may tour the authentic one room school house on the Mansion grounds. Built in 1902, the District #7 school house was originally located 5 miles south of Roscoe. The O’Brien/Lute home, an early 1900s homestead era dwelling, is also available for viewing.

-Owned by the Keith County Historical Society, the Mansion, school house, and O’Brien/Lute home have been preserved and maintained as historical landmarks and visitor attractions.

-Opens:

oThe Mansion is usually open from the Friday before Memorial Day through the Sunday before Labor Day, Tuesday through Saturday 9:00-4:00, Sundays 11:00-4:00, and closed Mondays.

-Website: https://ilovelakemac.com/attractions/mansion-on-the-hill/

3.Petrified Wood Gallery

The Petrified Wood Gallery is a showcase of natural history specializing in ancient woods and fossils from around the world plus Native American arrowheads and artifacts -- many from within 25 miles of Ogallala. The collection is a result of the efforts of brothers Howard and Harvey Kenfield who began collecting in the 1950's. In 2000, the Kenfields donated their collection for display in Ogallala and for the benefit of the general public. In 2007, the Friends of the Kenfield Gallery received designation as a 501(c)(3) organization.

₋Address: 418 East 1st Street, Ogallala, NE

₋Phone: + 308-284-9996

₋Website: http://www.petrifiedwoodgallery.com/

VI.History

-Ogallala first gained fame as a terminus for cattle drives that traveled from Texas to the Union Pacific railhead located there. These trails are known as the Western or Great Western trails. The Union Pacific Railroad reached Ogallala on May 24, 1867. The city itself was not laid out until 1875 and not incorporated until 1884 The town's name comes from the Oglala Sioux tribe.

VII.Other Information

-Notable people

John Lanigan: longtime morning radio host at WMJI in Cleveland; National Radio Hall of Fame inductee

Ken Schilz: Nebraska state senator

Thomas Shanahan: United States federal judge

VIII.Contact Information

₋Government

 Mayor: Deb Schilz

₋Address:

 411 East 2nd Street, Ogallala, NE 69153

₋TEL:   308-284-6001

₋FAX: 308-284-6565