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Louisville
Welcome to Louisville, Nebraska. Louisville is a town in Cass County, located approximately 12 miles south and west of Omaha on State Highways 50 & 66. The population was 1,106 at the 2010 census. The Louisville State Recreation Area is located …
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Oconto
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Welcome to the village of Oconto. Quietly located in Custer County, Nebraska, the population was 151 at the 2010 census and sits 25 miles north of Lexington and Interstate 80 on State Highways 21 & 40. The community was founded in 1887, …
Brownville
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The village of Brownville is a historic little town located in Nemaha County. The population was 132 at the 2010 census. Established in 1854, Brownville was the largest town in the Nebraska Territory, with a population of 1,309 by 1880. Brownville …
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To Far North – Fort Calhoun
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Drive north of Omaha on Highway 75 about 9 miles and you will find this delightful Nebraska Wine & Beer tasting spot. What a great place and friendly too. Sandy Kucera was a great hostess as we sampled several wines, …
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Fort Calhoun
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Located eight miles north of Omaha on Highway 75, Fort Calhoun is situated in Washington County, with a population of 908. It overlooks the Missouri River in eastern Nebraska. Fort Calhoun is rich in history. In and around town you …
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Burwell
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Burwell is the county seat of Garfield County, Nebraska. The population was 1,210 at the 2010 census. Businesses include many restaurants, 2 grocery stores, a newly opened hardware store, many other locally owned and operated businesses. Burwell is a gateway …
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Ainsworth
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Ainsworth is the county seat of Brown County located in the north-central part of Nebraska. When Nebraska was admitted to the union in 1867, all of the area around Ainsworth was known as Sioux County and was attached to Holt …
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Nebraska State Historical Markers and Tours
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Nebraska has a rich history from the early pioneer days, times of the settlers and early travel across our state. Many of our forgotten town sites, locales, people, points of interest and sites of historical value are marked by the …
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