Loma is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2000 census, the community had a population of 54.[2]

Loma, Nebraska
Loma. At left is the Bar M Corral bar; at right is St. Luke's Czech Catholic Shrine.
Loma. At left is the Bar M Corral bar; at right is St. Luke's Czech Catholic Shrine.
Loma, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Loma, Nebraska
Loma, Nebraska
Location within the state of Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°07′41″N 96°56′31″W / 41.12806°N 96.94194°W / 41.12806; -96.94194
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyButler
Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total54
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID830833[1]

History edit

Loma was named by the railroad, and it is possibly derived from a Spanish name meaning "little hill".[3]

Demographics edit

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 54 people, 18 households, and 13 families residing in the community. There are 20 housing units. The racial makeup of the community was 100.00% White.

In the media edit

Loma was featured in the 1995 comedy film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar as the fictional village of Snydersville, Nebraska.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loma, Nebraska
  2. ^ All Census Bureau information is for Census blocks 1104-06 and 1109 in Block Group 1, Census Tract 9878 in Butler County, as Loma is not a census-designated place.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 30. ISBN 0803250606.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ Benes, Ross (March 24, 2014). "When John Leguizamo Fixed Up My Hometown". Esquire. Retrieved July 31, 2014.