Silver City

History

Silver City had its start in the year 1879 by the building of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway through that territory. In its busiest time, Silver City was home to a lumber yard, grocery store, horse racing track, jewelry store, pharmacy and other businesses. An annual carnival would visit as well. Silver City is currently home to the Loyal Lassies/Ingraham Straight Shooters 4-H club as well as the Silver City Library and historical society. Silver City Volunteer Fire & Rescue services the town and immediate area. Mills County Sheriffs Department provides emergency response and patrol services.

Geography

Silver Creek, the town's namesake and a tributary of the West Nishnabotna River, parallels the eastern city limits. The Wabash Trace Nature Trail, a former rail line, enters the town from the west and runs southeasterly through town, making a southerly turn before meeting Silver Creek. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Glenwood Senior High School
  High · Glenwood · 600 students · 16.2:1 ratio
• Northeast Elementary School
  Elementary · Glenwood · 599 students · 16.6:1 ratio
• Glenwood Middle School
  Middle · Glenwood · 451 students · 18.8:1 ratio
• West Elementary School
  Elementary · Glenwood · 421 students · 14.5:1 ratio
• East Mills Jr/Sr High School
  High · Malvern · 215 students · 11.9:1 ratio