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Papillion, Nebraska

Papillion is a city in and the county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States.
Population 24,159

Top Events in Papillion History

1
1870Infrastructure
Papillion was platted in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point.
2
1876Education
It is located in southwest Papillion while Papillion-La Vista High School, opened in 1876, is located in the northern part of the city close to the LaVista border.
3
1969History
They have been the only Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, an expansion club that entered the American League in 1969.
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1970Government
Clarke banking house, Sump Memorial Library, Portal One-Room School House, Papillion Municipal Building (Sarpy County Courthouse until 1970), and the John Sautter House.
5
1971Education
Papillion Middle School is in the downtown area south of Papio Creek; the building formerly was used as the high school until August 1971.
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2003Education
Papillion-La Vista South High School, the newer of the two high schools, opened in 2003.
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2009Government
Following former Mayor James Blinn's resignation on July 7, 2009, city council president David Black succeeded to become mayor of Papillion.
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2010Disaster
The Storm Chasers were formerly the Omaha Royals; after 42 years at Rosenblatt Stadium in south Omaha, the team moved out following the 2010 season and changed their nickname.
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2011Disaster
Werner Park, located 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the city on Highway 370 in unincorporated Sarpy County, opened in 2011 as the new home of the Storm Chasers, then playing in the Pa...
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2016History
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $90,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,784) and the median family income $1...

Historical Timeline

1870Infrastructure
Papillion was platted in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point.
1876Education
It is located in southwest Papillion while Papillion-La Vista High School, opened in 1876, is located in the northern part of the city close to the LaVista border.
1969History
They have been the only Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, an expansion club that entered the American League in 1969.
1970Government
Clarke banking house, Sump Memorial Library, Portal One-Room School House, Papillion Municipal Building (Sarpy County Courthouse until 1970), and the John Sautter House.
1971Education
Papillion Middle School is in the downtown area south of Papio Creek; the building formerly was used as the high school until August 1971.
2003Education
Papillion-La Vista South High School, the newer of the two high schools, opened in 2003.
2009Government
Following former Mayor James Blinn's resignation on July 7, 2009, city council president David Black succeeded to become mayor of Papillion.
2010Disaster
The Storm Chasers were formerly the Omaha Royals; after 42 years at Rosenblatt Stadium in south Omaha, the team moved out following the 2010 season and changed their nickname.
2011Disaster
Werner Park, located 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the city on Highway 370 in unincorporated Sarpy County, opened in 2011 as the new home of the Storm Chasers, then playing in the Pa...
2016History
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $90,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,784) and the median family income $1...
2020History
=== Climate === == Demographics == === 2020 census === The 2020 United States census counted 24,159 people, 8,934 households, and 6,508 families in Papillion.
2021Disaster
In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Storm Chasers were placed into the new Triple-A East, which was renamed to the In...

Did You Know?

1
Papillion is located in the state of Nebraska.
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Papillion has a population of 24,159 residents.
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The city developed in the 1870s as a railroad town and suburb of Omaha.

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Famous People from Papillion, Nebraska

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Don Bacon
Politician · Born Aug 16, 1963 · Age 62
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Merle Curti
Historian · Born Sep 15, 1897 · Died Mar 9, 1996 (age 98)
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