Lindsay, Nebraska

Lindsay is a village in Platte County, Nebraska, United States.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all land.

[4] In 1862, subject to the provisions of the Homestead Act, Families began settling in the fertile land near Shell Creek.

[5] A large share of the early settlers being natives of Lindsay, Ontario, Canada caused the name to be selected.

[6] By the early 20th century, Lindsay had an electric utility and water system comprising a 100-ft well and a 60,000-gallon tank.

28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

40.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 3.7% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.2% of those 65 or over.

Large one-story brick and sheet-metal building, with large parking lot in foreground
Lindsay Manufacturing plant in Lindsay
Map of Nebraska highlighting Platte County