Plainview

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 Plainview was incorporated and officially became Plainview Township in April 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.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• PLAINVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  Elementary · PLAINVIEW · 203 students · 13.5:1 ratio
• PLAINVIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL
  High · PLAINVIEW · 143 students · 8.9:1 ratio
• OSMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  Elementary · OSMOND · 89 students · 12.7:1 ratio
• OSMOND HIGH SCHOOL
  High · OSMOND · 81 students · 10.1:1 ratio