Map of Plainview city, Nebraska

Plainview is a city in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,246 at the 2010 census.

Plainview city overview:
Name:	Plainview city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Nebraska
County:	Pierce County
Elevation:	1,683 ft (513 m)
Total Area:	1.08 sq mi (2.80 km²)
Land Area:	1.08 sq mi (2.80 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,282
Population Density:	1,184.84/sq mi (457.36/km²)
ZIP code:	68769
Area code:	402
FIPS code:	3139170
GNISfeature ID:	0832141
Website:	www.plainview-ne.com

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History

The area of Plainview was first settled by William B. Chilvers around 1871. A year later in 1872, the first post office was established. The township was named Roseville after the first Postmaster, Charles Rose. In 1874, after Christian Lerum made a suggestion, the area and the post office were renamed to Plainview. The town of Painveiw was incorporated and officially became Plainview Township in April of 1886.

Plainview was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. It took its name after Plainview, Minnesota, and from the scenic landscapes of the surrounding plains.

When Plainview was platted in 1880, there were roughly 80 settlers, two churches (one Methodist and one Congregational), one doctor, one drug store, two blacksmiths, two general stores, one hotel, and two agricultural implement dealers. The first school was made out of sod and was organized in 1872. The Bank of Plainview was the first bank in Plainview and was organized in 1884.