The 210 residents of Creston, in northern Platte County, may be surprised to learn that their town was named for a woman. It also gave impetus to the establishment of nearly 40 businesses in subsequent years. Comprised largely of German immigrants, Creston incorporated in 1890. The early churches were established by Presbyterians, Methodists, and United Brethren.
Today there are two congregations, Baptist and Lutheran.
In 1901 businesses on north side of main street were destroyed by a fire originating in Ely's harness shop. Only the drug store and saloon rebuilt. The school was created long before the town's incorporation. The first schoolhouse, located near the depot, flooded in a cloudburst in 1882. All the children were rescued, but with great difficulty.