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Hey! Where you headed? Flea Market in the Fairbury City Park or watching a movie at Most of us are always on the path to somewhere. Sometimes the Bonham, the county’s renovated theatre. Come visit us any for work. Sometimes for fun, but many folks are always on the time you can because our year-round events and activities give go, heading out to points known and unknown. guests, visitors, and residents a mix of quick, quiet, or middle of For the residents of Je!erson County, our journey is ongoing the road fun. and continues to evolve since the "rst travelers and citizens Local residents work hard and expect just as much fun in rolled out over the prairie and decided to make return with town celebrations, hunting, "shing, Table of Contents this home. County History ...... 2 sporting events, car races and county fairs. Since its founding in 1871, Je!erson County ...... 3-7 Whatever you need to "nd or do, Je!erson just keeps rolling along. With a history tied to Restaurants ...... 8-9 County can deliver its own unique, one-of-a- the Oregon Trail and the settling of the western Museum Spotlight ...... 10 kind style for fun and adventure or quiet leisure. United States, covered wagons once lurched and Attractions ...... 11-15 Relax and unwind in one of the county’s rolled across the county’s plains on a slow and County Map ...... 16 great city parks or recreational areas. Find a Fairbury Map ...... 17 steady path to head someplace and call it home. Lodging & Camping ...... 18-19 quiet spot at one of the county’s many camping Train transportation followed the "rst settlers Cemeteries ...... 20 venues. Pitch a tent or bring a camper and try a few years later with companies like St. Joe and Schools & Churches ...... 21 your hand at catching supper at one of our many Denver City and Chicago, Rock Island, Paci"c Local Services ...... 22-23 "shing lakes. Hike some area trails and roam the and eventually Union Paci"c. #ey helped grow Hunting & Fishing ...... 24 countryside. Hang out at a local motel or one of communities and commerce, which added to Rock Creek Station ...... 25 our charming bed and breakfasts and do as you Event Spotlight ...... 26-27 the population and changed people’s lives. Ghost Towns ...... 28-29 please. Now, 150 years later, Je!erson County is still Events Calendar ...... 30-31 Ready for more? Check out historic Rock busy heading in many di!erent directions all Museum Spotlight ...... 32 Creek Station and discover how America was at once. Although, we use cars and trucks for settled. Survey the local architecture with our transportation, its citizens still strive to create the good life historic downtown businesses and buildings. Visit one of the where they live, work and play. many museums and opera houses and see how our journey Visitors to Je!erson County will pick up on that and "nd quite started. Shopping? You’ll "nd great antique and gi$ shops plus a bit to enjoy. Where do you want to head? Getaways to Je!erson many amazing second-hand stores and %orists. County can be quiet, calm peaceful retreats with ample camping Fill up your tummy in one of the county’s locally owned and opportunities at Crystal Springs, Rock Creek Station and operated sit-down restaurants. Choose from Chinese, Mexican numerous other camping/lake sites. Looking for faster-paced and pizza to wings, burgers, sandwiches, and steaks. Four action? Check out the Je!erson County Speedway, Diller Picnic national restaurant chains also operate dining establishments in or the annual Plymouth celebration. Rather head to something the county. fun in the middle range? You’ll like the Steele City Flea Market, So, where you headed? Come to Je!erson County, Nebraska shopping in downtown Fairbury, the Shriner’s Fourth of July and settle in for a spell. You’ll love whatever you "nd to do here. Important Numbers to Know Dialing from a landline requires 10 digit dialing. Emergency 911

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Present day Je!erson County o&cially came into existence in the fall of 1871. Prior to this, the area now known as Je!erson County followed a complicated path to its creation. Initially, Je!erson County may have been included in the domain of Richardson County since Nebraska’s "rst counties bordered the Missouri River. #e western boundary of the state was in the unknown wilds of the Rocky Mountains. Richardson County, which was directly east of the Missouri river, claimed the right to levy and collect taxes in all territory west of it. According to research done for “A Pictorial History of Je!erson County, Nebraska,” “Prior to the formation of Gage and Je!erson counties, a strip of land 24 miles wide directly north of the 40th parallel (Kansas-Nebraska line), lying west of the Big Blue River, was called Jones County Laying the foundation #e laying of the cornerstone for the on territorial maps. However, Jones County had no legal new limestone Je!erson County Courthouse took place on existence and caused confusion for many years. July 7, 1891 in the rain. Jones County existed for only a few years, since few settlers lived in the area prior to 1860. It is the "rst In 1871, D.C. Jenkins introduced a bill in the Legislature pioneers that deserve the credit for shaping the territory to divide Je!erson County with the Sixth Principal into the condition to later be developed by the people Meridian being the division line. #is was "nalized in the residing here. Before the "rst white men came, the county fall of 1871, and two complete sets of county o&cers were was populated by Otoe Indians and wandering tribes of elected, with the establishment of #ayer County to the Pawnees and other Indians traveling to and from their west of the line and Je!erson County to the east. hunting grounds. Jones County held its "rst election in For almost 150 years, Je!erson County has been home the spring of 1861 and organized in 1862. to generations of individuals and families who built a life At a point in 1867, the legislature of the newly recognized on the plains. Despite the struggles faced by every age in state of Nebraska passed an act to enlarge Jones County by this time span, its citizens have been able to create towns adding to it the county on the west and calling it Je!erson. and villages; excited about its possibilities, committed to For nearly "ve years, the present counties of #ayer and its success and secure in its sense of place in history. #is Je!erson were mapped and governed as Je!erson County. is the legacy, which will be passed on to future generations #is proved unsatisfactory for its residents. who also call Je!erson County home.

Daykin ZIP code: Diller ZIP code: Platted in 1887, Daykin began 68338 Named for Samuel Diller, an 68342 as land homesteaded by William Elevation: early settler, Diller was platted on Elevation: Oct. 1, 1880 and developed from E. Ide and sold to John N. Daykin. Population: Population: He sold the land to two Fairbury the building of the Burlington residents, John Kesterson and Coordinates: and Missouri Railroad. Diller Coordinates: George Cross, who began the 40°19’19” N encouraged many of his friends 40°6’31” N village of Daykin on June 8, 1887. from Cumberland County, 96°56’16” W Attracted by the ideal farming Pennsylvania, to come to Nebraska, conditions, original residents were of German and Czech even loaning money to many of the "rst settlers to purchase land. His home served as the "rst school and church. He also ancestry. donated the land Initial rail lines paved early success for the community. for a cemetery. #e "rst building, Je!erson County Bank, survived the Diller has been Great Depression and continues as Heartland Bank today. home to several Windmills played a large role in the town’s history. b u s i n e s s e s , Water was provided by windmills from a public well, including a many private wells and individual windmills. #is status newspaper, a hotel, was also noted by a feature on “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” a bank, an opera calling Daykin the “Town of Windmills” because of their house and even an popularity. orphanage. Building preservation Owned by the In its heyday in 1910, Daykin had 210 residents much as #e phone Diller Opera House Society, the Opera it does today. company, started in house maintained and available for use 1899, has evolved by the community. into Diode Communications and Technologies. It continues to serve Diller and surrounding communities.

#e Daykin Community Building and Library are now housed in the former school building.

Endicott Harbine Settled as early as the 1850s and 1860s because of its fertile Created in 1886 as a result of the Chicago, Rock Island land and proximity to the Oregon Trail, expansion by the and Paci"c Railroad in the area, Harbine is situated on land St. Joe and Denver City Railroad enticed ºmore residents donated by Fredrick Sandman, George H. Hansen and to move to the area. Early homesteaders Billy Smith and Charles Letton. It was named for a prominent Fairbury Edward Hawkes saw the potential banker and land promoter Col. #omas Harbine. for a town and platted it in 1880 ZIP code: In its history, the town included a blacksmith shop and 68350 when the post o&ce was o&cially Elevation: wagon maker, a physician, a farm implement dealer, a established. Railway o&cials hotel, a general store and a windmill and pump business. named Endicott a$er William Population: One of the "rst buildings was Endicott of Massachusetts, a two-story depot for the Rock ZIP code: Secretary of War under President Coordinates: Island Railroad, complete with 40°4’54” N Elevation: Grover Cleveland. living quarters upstairs. Harbine At its height, Endicott included was also home to a creamery, Population: a hotel, built by the railroad, and several businesses. #e which produced and shipped hotel still exists today. #e "rst school, taught in a dugout, cheese and butter all over the Coordinates: was later replaced with a wooden structure in 1885. When United States at one time. 40°11’30” N 96°58’26” W "re destroyed that building in 1904, a two-story brick A tornado in 1903 leveled the school was built at the same site and used for years as both Congregational Church, one of an elementary and high school. #ough the high school three churches to exist in the town’s tenure.Disaster by closed earlier, the elementary remained in session until recession, "re and tornado took a toll on the community. merging with Fairbury school district in 1992. #e town’s bank closed in 1933. A "re in 1946 destroyed many of the businesses and they never rebuilt. At its height in 1900, Harbine boasted a population of Gladstone 242. #e building of the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railroad, spurred the growth of Gladstone. James Hubble bought 80 acres of land from German settler Elias Weiker and quickly platted 23 blocks for the town in 1886. Hubble had great plans for the little town, but no major township developed. Gladstone did boast Country Church Zion several businesses, Countryside Church sits east endicott.com including a livery, multiple of Gladstone at the corner of Manufacturers of grocers, blacksmiths, a 562nd Avenue & 713th Road. Quality Residential lumberyard, a hotel, a bank and Architectural and a pool hall in its prime. Facebrick, Thinbrick, Two grain elevators also engaged in commerce until one Tile, Pavers, Pool Coping and Murals. burned and the other eventually closed. #e Depression drove many businesses to other areas. A school district was organized in 1881, but consolidated with Fairbury in 1968. Two churches built east and west of town are called Gladstone churches since no such facility Endicott Clay Products Co P.O. Box 17 Fairbury, Nebraska 68352 was ever built in Gladstone. 402/729-3315 [email protected]

Jansen Russian settler Peter Jansesn (Jansen) and a small group Of all the towns in Je!erson County, this community of 50 fellow Mennonites le$ Russia in 1873 and purchased is one of the most interesting with two histories and two 20,000 acres from the Burlington sites. ZIP code: and Missouri Railroad where they #e original town of Plymouth began with 10 ministers established seven settlements. Elevation: from Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts and Wisconsin, one With word of the Chicago, Rock of which was a land agent for the Burlington and Mis- Island and Paci"c Railroad Population: souri River Railroad. On Sept. 18, 1872, leaders planned coming through the area, Jansen to create a “Plymouth of the Prai- Coordinates: bought 80 more acres and on Aug. ries, a colony of conscience” and ZIP code: 40°11’9” N 68424 20, 1886, mapped out the town. asked that “no [one] may join us Elevation: Railroad o&cials honored who is not of unblemished mor- Jansen by naming the new town a$er him. Within one als”. #e sale of alcohol was also Population: year, 13 businesses had been built, including a bank. banned. #e streets were named Founded by Jansen, the bank has operated continuously a$er Pilgrim leaders and most of Coordinates: 40°18’12” N since that time, though it has changed leaders and names. the original settlers were of Eng- 96°59’23” W lish descent. #e early town %our- ished with several businesses and a post o&ce. Unfortunately, the railroad lines were not built and the town’s population quickly le$ and moved their businesses to more prosperous places. A new city began on a new site in April 1884 when the Relax and play #e community playground sits on the corner Chicago, Rock Island and Paci"c expanded its line from of Broad & Church Streets and features a picnic shelter. Lincoln to Jansen. Because the train would not stop on the uphill grade, a depot was built three miles north and one mile east of the old town. #e post o&ce moved to the depot and the name went with it. In less than a year the population reached over 200 with German settlers and many citizens from Ontario, Canada. #e town’s old rules did not apply. At its peak in 1910, approximately 400 citizens lived in Plymouth with 62 businesses. All that re- mains of Old Plymouth today is a cemetery and signs that mark the site.

Cornerstone of education #e school bell and cornerstone of Plymouth Public School building are on display in the community park.

Reynolds ZIP code: Steele City ZIP code: Again, the railroad expansion 68429 Small, but surrounded by its pi- 68440 helped found Reynolds in 1880. Elevation: oneer past, Steele City includes a Elevation: Homesteaders William Menary Population: 19th century stone church, a 1900 Population: and W.H. DeBuse enticed the stone livery stable and a brick bank Republican Valley Railroad to Coordinates: museum. Modern day downtown Coordinates: build its railroad through Debuse’s includes a restaurant and bar and a 40°2’11” N property. #e name Reynolds was small post o&ce. Visitors can even given to honor the father of a water their horses in the historic conductor on the Republican Railroad. spring-fed troughs. Living history demonstrations occur #e creation of Reynolds also resulted in the decline of each summer and during the annual Steele City Flea Mar- Rose Creek City since the railroad had bypassed it. Many ket weekend each September. of the buildings here were put on skids, including the blacksmith shop, drug store, church, hotel and school and pulled by horses over the hills to Reynolds.

Railroad town #e 19th century stone Baptist Church sits on Ida Street, which lies parallel to the railroad tracks that cut #e Reynolds branch of the Farmers through town. Cooperative continues to operate a grain elevator in Reynolds. goebelconst.com

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With buildings dating from the turn of the 20th century, Fairbury’s downtown earns its historic reputation honestly. With the courthouse as the centerpiece of a quaint downtown “square,” the area highlights small town America at its best with antique ZIP code: stores, %oral shops, service and 68352 Elevation: professional businesses and a variety of miscellaneous shops Population: and restaurants. #e downtown area draws visitors with its original Coordinates: brick streets, detailed building A key landmark in Fairbury, the courthouse facades and the courthouse’s square, features many historical landmarks. #e VFW Drum & Bugle Corps march on the northside of the square in the plethora of shade trees. Side streets mid to late 1930s. also o!er their own bits of history relived with a modern art mural on the Globe Rexall Pharmacy, the renovated J.C. Penney building now housing the corporate o&ces of the building. Remodling in 2016 and 2017 has strived to Lambert Vet Supply and some of the oldest buildings in perserve the building’s historic style while adding security the business district. and function. Take a look at what the area has to o!er. While you are Another interesting aspect of downtown Fairbury, at it, make sure to check out these buildings. Je!erson the Campbell Bros. Circus mural, on the north exterior County Courthouse located in Fairbury and constructed wall of Globe Rexall Pharmacy, depicts scenes that were in 1891 of hand-cut limestone, still boasts antique ceramic- reminiscent when the Campbell Bros. Circus stationed fronted "replaces in some o&ces. A unique feature is their winter home in Fairbury. From 1895 to 1913, the the antique furniture in the courtroom. Newly recreated circus always opened their season in Fairbury, but traveled replicas of original statues grace three sides at the top of nationwide.

A look into the past #e Campbell Bros. Circus mural "lls the north wall outside Globe Rexall Pharmacy.

obody in Je!erson County goes home hungry. Whatever your preference, a dash of American, a bit of fast food Nor some casual dining , your taste buds will be pleased. 417 D St. - O!ering a full Mexican menu, Jalisco’s creates 56020 718th Rd - Short orders include hamburgers, traditional dishes and full-meal deals as well. Its historic nachos, chicken, sandwiches and more. Snack on so$ building on the square is an attraction in itself. Carry-out serve ice cream, malts and beverages. Permits, tackle, bait, and catering available, too. ice available along with beautiful scenery. Open seasonally, May through Labor Day. Tues -Sun 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. 412 E St. - O!ers authentic espresso, cappuccinos and Diller lattes, plus real fruit smoothies, Italian sodas and a variety of frozen treats. Open Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. 415 Commercial St. - Classic bar food and atmosphere provide the best eats in the area. Daily specials draw a 1429 K Street - As American as it gets, McDonald’s has it crowd and no one leaves hungry. all from breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack menu items. A fast and speedy drive-thru gets you going where you need to be with quick, friendly service. 201 Roscoe St. - For beer, spirits, food and fun! Check out the small town atmosphere with great burgers and 505 14th Street - Pizza? Yes. But so much more to enjoy sandwiches. here with pasta and sandwich selections as well. Dine-in, carry-out and delivery from open to close. 400 4th St. - Situated in one of Fairbury’s oldest downtown 1415 K St. - Daily luncheon and evening specials buildings, Gri!ey’s is known for a wide selection of steaks, compliment a menu of broasted chicken, grilled ribs burgers, sandwiches and Mexican fare. #e daily special is and chicken and sliced sandwich meat. Several salad and a huge draw for locals and visitors. Featuring an All-You- dessert options are also showcased for hungry stomachs Can-Eat Salad Bar and all day Breakfast. each day. Catering and carry-out are also available. A small seating area provides a nice break. 616 E St. - Choose from a full menu of traditional Asian fare. Customers are the winners here with great service, 611 6th St. - Serving up classic ice cream treats, including reasonable prices and lot of good food. Now featuring malts, shake and more. Open seasonally May - September, sushi. weather permitting.

anytime, not just #ursday. Homemade chicken fried 321 F St. - Two blocks o! the downtown square, Rowdy’s steak, served only on Tuesday, is also a hit. Check the customers never leave hungry. Lunch and dinner menus homemade weekday lunch specials. Beer and drink show a range of options from the daily specials to grilled specials help attract diners as well. Open 365 days a year. steaks, sandwiches, and salads. A long-time favorite is the Chicken Fried Steak, also known as the “Elephant Ear”. 303 E Main - Family Friendly Bar & Grill 2630 Industrial Drive - Nebraska’s original fast food dining experience, Runza o!ers its unique Runza sandwich in several options. Grilled-to-order hamburgers, 316 N. Madison Ave - P-Town’s Daily Grind is located sandwiches, and ice cream treats round out the menu. within P-Town Fitness in Plymouth. It is a great way to Open daily, dine inside or on-the-go at the drive-thru. help jump start your day with great co!ee, espressos, smoothies, and protein shakes! 1413 K St. - Where the sandwich is an art form. Pick from many options and watch it created before your eyes with exactly the ingredients you want. 200 W Main St. - A self-described gathering place for %amboyant, colorful and crazy characters. With a Mexican menu and lots of sandwiches hot o! the grill, most people have a hard time deciding what to eat. Open Wed-Sun Hwy 136 - What came "rst? #e chicken or the wing? for lunch and dinner, its good food and great prices keep At Side Trek, it de"nitely is the wing with locally famous bringing folks back for more. Wing Night. Luckily, for fans, wings are also available

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1128 Elm Street, Fairbury Located in the former West Ward Elementary School, the Fairbury City Museum is an exciting educational experience in the history of Fairbury and Je!erson County. Organized thematically, the museum features an exhibit of local fossils from the Cretaceous and Pleistocene peri- ods, a room of military items dating back to the Civil War, memorabilia from the world famous Campbell Brothers Circus, which wintered in Fairbury in the early 1900s, and many other displays depicting business and community growth, which allow vistors to relive Fairbury’s colorful past. A variety of events take place at the museum, including the annual car show each September.

ocated 70 miles south of Lincoln and 30 minutes west of Beatrice, Je!erson County o!ers plenty Lof entertainment for those looking for a quick getaway or a longer more leisurely stay. Whether you are searching for a great antique "nd, exploring the region’s history or settling in for a quiet weekend of camping, Je!erson County provides an excursion for almost everyone.

Buckley Creek Recreational Area north of Reynolds on 561 Ave Created in 1971, the area provides "shing, hiking and boating as well as a nine- Alexandria State Recreation Area hole golf course featuring sand greens in the 78-acre A beautiful spot to spend a relaxing weekend, Alexandria site. Owned and maintained boasts two lakes, which are ideal for "shing and canoeing. by the Little Blue Natural Camping facilities include, electrical hookups, playground Resources District, a 20- and an RV dump station. On-site concession stand acre lake is the centerpiece. available during summer months. Reach Alexandria State Limited hook-ups are available, though there is no charge Rec Area by taking Highway 136 west from Fairbury for for camping. Tent camping areas include restrooms, grills 7 miles and following the signs north and west to "nd the and fresh water. Two picnic shelters with electricity are spot. also available.

Cub Creek Rec Area Found 3 miles west and 4.5 miles south of Plymouth, a 40-acre lake nestles on 95 acres of land. Year-round activities include "shing, hiking, boating, campgrounds and hunting. Campers are o!ered a shelter, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms and more. Crystal Springs Park Located on the southwest edge of Fairbury, not too far south and west of the City Park, camping, "shing and family fun happen here. Campers will "nd RV hookups, new showers and restrooms, picnic shelters, a horseshoe court and playground. Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy two spring-fed lakes and another man-made lake stocked with bass, cat"sh and blue gill, including trout in the center lake in the cooler months. Many ducks and geese also call Crystal Springs home year-round. District 10 Schoolhouse #e grounds of this old country school display Diller Opera House monuments to the Oregon Trail, Pony Express and Mormon Trail. Located a half mile west and one mile Built in 1912-13 by Anna southwest of Alexandria State Lakes, northwest of Diller, daughter-in-law of Fairbury. For information contact (402) 729-5131. Samuel Diller, for whom the town was named, the Opera House stands on Diller’s main business street. #e three-story brick building was Go502 Panthers! 14th St. designed in the Second Renaissance Revival style. #e Fairbury, NE 68352 second level of the opera house has a raked %oor, balcony, 402-729-5508 and orchestra pit. #e walls and ceiling display stencil [email protected] work and free hand painting by Danish immigrant artists Charles Hansen and James Willer. Glenda Austin Johnna Austin Today, the Diller Opera House Society owns the building Agent so that it can be preserved and used by the community for wedding receptions, celebrations and meetings. AUTO • HOME • LIFE ® ShelterInsurance.com We’re your Shield. We’re your Shelter. Listed by #e National Register of Historic Places, Diller Bank Museum pays homage to the citizens of Diller and the surrounding area. It was constructed in 1892-93 as the People’s State Bank, then the First National Bank in 1904, and "nally the Citizen’s State Bank in 1914. A "ne example of Renaissance Revival architecture, the bank stands as an intact example of one of Nebraska’s late 19th century banking houses, retaining its original exterior appearance. Exhibits inside the museum showcase local history and the residents who shaped the community. 402-729-5131 or 402-793-5398

Providing both a historical and economic impact to Je!erson County, Endicott Clay Products manufactures and ships bricks around the world. Artists also create brick murals and brick art for customers. Located across the Little Blue River south of Endicott and two miles west. (402) 729-3315. Fairbury’s Little Blue River Trail 3rd & C Street Added to Je!erson County in the fall of 2006 is the new hiking trail in Fairbury. Funded by federal, state and city grants, it was the project of a citizen’s committee. Starting at the old dam site on south C Street, walkers can proceed to the Fairbury City Park or strike out across the old Rock Island Railroad Bridge and through the Flathead Wildlife Management Area, operated by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Rock Creek Aquaculture Fairbury City Park Located about as far away from a coast in any direction, Entrances at 8th & Maple or W 5th Street Rock Creek Aquaculture provides a fresh and locally grown and premium seafood product. Call 402-793-5553 #is place packs in a bit of everything including a massive to schedule a tour. www.rockcreekshrimp.com. tree-lined route, the new aquatic center, a so$ball complex, an original wooden playground, the Legion baseball "eld, a horseshoe complex, a community building and the Girl Scout Cabin. Situated at 8th and Maple Streets, touring the park on foot or by car highlights the beauty of small- town living.

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Fairbury Aquatic Center Inside Fairbury City Park Fairbury’s public swimming pool underwent a full makeover during the 2018 season. #e brand new and improved pool and aquatic center reopened in 2019 and features regulation-size swimming lanes, a current channel, 4 slides, a lily pad walk, water journeys, a climbing wall, 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards and new dressing and concession areas.

Satisfy the need for speed by attending mini sprint, truck and ¾ midget races on the banked oval dirt track. Running April through September at the Je!erson County Fairgrounds located southwest of Fairbury, the Jayhusker Racing Association attract hundreds of fans each season. Frontier Fun Park #e 4th Annual Midwest Midget Championship will be Inside Fairbury City Park July 17-18. #e event will feature USAC National Midgets Created from local children’s designs, the park, located as well as Jayhusker Non-Wing Micros; two nights race in Fairbury’s City Park was the "rst park of its kind in the fans will not want to miss. state of Nebraska. Citizens took on a major maintenance project in 2016 to keep the equipment in top shape. Fairgrounds Located on the 6th Principal Meridian and 40th Parallel, Home to the annual this landmark was used in 1856 to legally describe Je!erson County Fair held Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota every July, the fairgrounds from this point west of the Missouri River. #e marker includes the 4-H Building, can be reached by taking Highway 8 west to Reynolds, Merchants Building, then turning south to Mahaska, KS. From here, it is one Horse Arena, Grandstand mile west and one mile north of Mahaska. and livestock barns. #e fairgrounds is also used for many community events as well as home of the Je!erson Courthouse County Speedway and Jayhusker Racing. 411 4th St, Fairbury Built in 1891 of hand- cut limestone and situated on a square in downtown Fairbury at 411 4th, the building also features ceramic-fronted "replaces Fairbury Beatrice in some o&ces and unique antique furniture Tyler Rosener in the courtroom. Newly April Stone renovated statues stand on John Bruna Real Estate Farm Management Appraisals Auction top of the courthouse on three sides. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Leisure Lake McDowell’s Tomb, located south of Rose Creek, shows Centered around a 38-acre lake with 47 acres of land the work of Fairbury resident Nelson L. McDowell, a surrounding it, the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources wealthy bachelor who spent a decade carving the two- District owns and maintains this primitive lake. Located room mausoleum with a hammer and chisel. south and east from Plymouth, hiking, "shing and hunting Now under are available. the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Game and Parks #is marker is located "ve miles east and two miles C o m m i s s i o n , south of Steele City. It gives the legend of the Oregon the site bears the Trail through Washington County, Kansas and Gage and carvings thousands Je!erson County, Nebraska. of visitors le$ as their own legacy. Ironically, Rock Glen - 706 acres located on the south end of Rock following his death Creek State Historical Park. in 1937 from a FlatheadCity – Adds 259 New acres Playground of land Equipment features to McNish a tree-lined Park path car-train accident, for hikers to explore the area. McDowell was TheRose City of Fairbury Creek recently –upgraded A mixtureand added new playground of cropland, equipment to McNish woods Park to offer and a buried in the play area for younger children to get together and play. The new equipment features: Fairbury Cemetery. grassland make up ADA Rose Ent ry Area Creek located on two parcels (664 combined acres) Recycled of rubberizedland south play mat of Jade Road east of #e trek to this site Ch ai n Cl i m b e r & Ro ck Cl i m b i n g Wall #ompson. #e locally Sn a k e Wfamous a l k McDowell Mausoleum is via unmarked trail So n i c Sp i n n e r may prove di&cult situated in the second Tr apeze section. Ri ngs Hunters are attracted to the area during deer and Two turkey Sli des season. for inexperienced hikers. Hiking shoes recommended. Pipe with Steering Wheel

McNish Park Entrances on J Street between 13th and 11th A drive or stroll through this shady Fairbury park details the rolling landscape and stone-lined pond. #e area also boasts a disc golf course and newly updated playground equipment. Found at 14th and I Streets, visitors can enjoy a picnic shelter, the Boy Scout Cabin, and a relaxing waterfall. #e fountain on the north end of the park has undergone recent restoration.

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e!erson County has several lodging choices to consider. All are clean and well-maintained; warm hospitality, no Jextra charge! The Edgewood Hotel & Suites 1503 K Street, Fairbury. The Grayhouse Inn 615 6th Street, Fairbury. Featuring hot breakfast bar, exercise room, swimming Once a boarding house, the Grayhouse Inn is a large pool, conference room, and guest laundry. Each room historic home that underwent a total renovation in 2016. includes a microwave, refrigerator, co!ee service and #e Grayhouse Inn features a total of nine rooms, three high-speed internet. Call 402.587.5082 for rates and of which are two-room suites. Each room has its own reservations. private bath. Two of the suites are located on the "rst %oor. #ere is a large living room and eat-in kitchen with Nebraska Prairie Rose Bed and BreakfastHwy 4, full breakfast, served daily. Wireless internet available. Daykin. Innkeepers Donovan and Doris Endorf are ready Nightly, weekly rates available, including special rates to make your stay a special one. Experience country living for the entire house. Non-smoking property, small pets in rustic Daykin, Nebraska. No smoking, alcohol or pets. allowed with preapproved pet deposit. 402-990-2621 or 402-446-7471 or online at neprairierose.weebly.com online at GrayhouseInn.com.

The Capri Motel Highways 15 and 136, Fairbury. Standard motel rooms or extended-stay suites with kitchenettes. Pet-friendly motel. Handicap-accessible Fairbury Optimist Club “Bringing Out the Best in our Youth, rooms available. Free local calls, cable TV and smoking our Community, and ourselves” or non-smoking rooms. Truck parking. Cold weather hookups. Call toll free 800-932-0589 for reservations. www.FairburyOptimists.org Major credit cards accepted. www.Facebook.com/FairburyOptimists

f you are traveling to the Fairbury area in an RV or camper, you’ll "nd beautiful camping options. All areas are Iclean, well-maintained and o!er various recreational activities to enhance your stay. Crystal Springs Park Alexandria State Lakes* Southwest of Fairbury. #ree lakes for great "shing and 12 miles northwest of Fairbury. Small 55-acre recreation camping. Newly updated camping pads with electrical area with two lakes. Fishing, picnic shelters and campsites. and water hookups. Restrooms and showers available May Primitive camping and 45 non-pad sites with 30-amp 1 - October 15. Playground, horseshoe court and picnic & 50-amp electrical hook-ups. Picnic tables, grills, shelters. For more information 402-729-2148. shelters, drinking water, modern restrooms, concession, playground, and a trailer dump station. Nebraska Parks Rock Creek Station State Historical Park* permit required. Six miles southeast of Fairbury. Modern campground with paved pads. 30-amp electrical hook-ups, camp grill 15 miles southeast of Fairbury. Diller Park with camper or "re ring and picnic table. Tent sites have picnic table and hook ups and electricity. 402-729-5965 grill or "re ring. Horse camping available. Large picnic shelter with electricity, tables, grills, water and toilets available and may be reserved for a fee. #e beautiful 3,200 12 miles southeast of Fairbury. Available year round. sq. $. visitor’s center includes two wings of displays, lobby Playground, Bar and Grill, Post O&ce and pay phone. and theater with slide presentation upon request. While Camper hookups. 402-442-2360 or 402-613-1299 the park is open year-round, the visitors center, showers Buckley Creek Rec Area and bathrooms are available mid April - late October. 14 miles southwest of Fairbury. Tent camping plus 4 Nebraska Park Entry Permit required. Permits available at camper hook ups. 402-364-2145 the Visitor Center or from the Park Superintendent. Call 402-729-5777. OutdoorNebraska.org Cub Creek Rec Area 8 miles west of Fairbury. Tent camping. 402-228-3402 Endicott RV Park 7 miles southwest of Fairbury on Hwy 8 219 West Ridge Street, Endicott. 10 new spots, good location, complete hookups, 50 & 30 amp breakers. Open year round. 402-729-5621 or 402-587-1900

*A valid Nebraska State Park entry permit is required year round for all motor vehicles entering any state park, state historical park or state recreation area.

1. - 715th Rd between 10. - Near 716th Rd & 18. - 720th Rd 27. - 565th Ave & 571st & 572nd Ave 579th Ave between 576th & 577th Ave King Rd 2. Bower - 720th Rd between 11. - 575th Ave 19. - 573rd 28. 569th & 570th Ave between 717th & 718th Rd Ave between 721st &22nd Rd - Hwy 4 between 562nd 3. 12. 20. - Near 713th & 563rd Ave - 719th Rd between - 580th Ave between Rd & 564th Ave 29. - Near 573rd & 574th Ave 714th & 715th Rd 21. - Near 724th 577th Ave & 723rd Rd 4. - Near 13. Rd & 568th Ave 30. - 577th Ave o! 726th Rd & 560th Ave - Near 724th Rd & 567th 22. Hwy 8 5. Ave - Near 718th Rd & 563 31. - Near 722nd Rd & 14. Ave - 726th Rd between 565th 575th Ave - Near 723rd Rd & 23. - Sec- & 566th Ave 6. - 56924 PWF Rd 580th Ave tion 25, Meridian Precinct 32. - Hwy 136 near 7. 15. - 715th Rd between 24. 574th Ave - Near 722nd Rd & 581st Ave 572nd & 573rd Ave - PWF Rd & 581st Ave 33. - S County Rd, 8. 16. - Near Hwy 4 & 25. - 717th Rd Plymouth - Near 713th Rd & 575th Ave between 567 & 568th Ave 34. - Near 718th 559th Ave 17. 26. Rd & 581 Ave 9. - 715th Rd between - Near River Rd - 558th Ave between 707th & 35. - 570th & 571st Ave & Navy Ave Hwy 8 713th Rd & 562nd Ave For more speci!c directions consult, http://genealogytrails.com/neb/je"erson/cem/cemetery.html *Country cemeteries may be located o" unmaintained, dirt roads. Proceed at own risk. Located about 3 DAYKIN - 166 PLYMOUTH miles north of Fairbury, then west on 716 Road 409 1 1/2 miles, the George Winslow gravesite is north of the road, in a pasture. The ruts of the Oregon Trail are still visible there. Winslow’s grave earns its distinction for being the only HARBINE 49 JANSEN grave on the entire 118 trail marked with a

GLADSTONE stone. FAIRBURY 3,755 The gravesite is on private property, but the property

DILLER owners allow visitors. Please be respectful of ENDICOTT 260 132 their property and the gravesite, and remember to close any gates you may have opened.

REYNOLDS The Oregon Trail claimed the lives of many 69 that attempted the journey. Many Mormons

STEELE CITY died while camped along the trail. In Jeffer- 61 son County, the Big Sandy crossing on the trail was the scene of many of these burials.

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Diller St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Zion Lutheran First United Presbyterian 114 Lavelle St 58115 718 Rd American Lutheran 2310 H Street 12th and K Streets Foursquare Gospel Endicott United Methodist Peace Lutheran ELCA Assembly of God Sixth and H Streets 119 W Reynolds 72165 573rd Avenue 11th and D Streets Grace Lutheran (LCMS) Peace United Methodist Fairbury United Methodist 1100 G Street Jansen Bible Church 103 E. Main Street 605 E Street St. Michael’s Catholic 405 Nebraska St. Paul’s Lutheran-WELS Faith Lutheran (AFLC) Eighth and F Streets St. Paul’s United Church of 106 E. Hwy. 4 1630 I Street Seventh Day Adventist Christ Cub Creek First Baptist 11th and J Streets 57350 719 Road Immanuel Lutheran 901 F Street Assembly of God 5 miles east of Daykin First Christian 500 Broad Daykin United Methodist 2625 H Street Zion Countryside Church Hwy 4 & Nichol Ave First Church of God 56205 713 Rd. Steele City Presbyterian St. John’s Lutheran 12th and E Streets 311 East Main 501 Francis Street

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Whether the target runs on two legs or four, %ies, sits or swims, it can be found in abundance in Je!erson County, Nebraska’s bountiful hunting and "shing spots. Six publicly-operated Wildlife Management Areas, including Alexandria, Alexandria Southwest, Flathead, Rock Glen, Rose Creek and Rose Creek West, provide hunters with opportunities to bag a deer, dove, pheasant, quail, grouse, rabbit, squirrel, turkey or waterfowl across Je!erson County. Numerous private hunting "elds complete the area. Local businesses can assist trackers with archery, guns and ammunition needs during the season. Area guides can also help visiting sports enthusiasts make the trip a success. Fishermen can try their luck at four public "shing spots and bring home bass, cat"sh and blue gill. Anglers can cast a line at Crystal Springs Park in Fairbury or stake out a claim on the Little Blue River near Fairbury. Alexandra State Lakes east of Alexandria and Cub Creek also o!er great options for those looking to make a catch. Je!erson County, Nebraska is a true gem for hunters and "shermen, searching for a little getaway and a chance Fishing enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy to bag a bird or a buck or grill their own cat"sh dinner. the numerous "shing spots in Je!erson County.

Rock Creek Trail Days Contact Info: Trail Days Visitors to Rock Creek Station listen to a reading prior to the bu!alo stew cookout during Trail Days. 57426 710 Rd. Fairbury, NE

Located southwest of Fairbury, Rock Creek Station was established along the Oregon-California Trail in 1858 as a road ranch to sell supplies and other services to emigrants as they made their way West. #e station also served as a relay station for the Pony Express as well as a stagecoach stop for the Overland Stage. In 1861, Rock Creek Station became notorious one fateful day in July when James Butler Hickok killed David McCanles there. It was then that “Wild Bill” Hickok began Rock Creek Station As a State Historical Park, visitors to Rock his bloody career as a gun"ghter. Creek Station will need a Nebraska Game and Parks Park Visitors can learn about the Oregon Trail, Pony Express Entry Permit. and still see the deep ruts carved by pioneer wagon trains. #e ruts cover 1600 feet to the northwest of the old station. During the summer step back to 1860s ranch life; Open year round, the park encompasses 350 acres depicting the events of 150 years ago. We invite you to live of prairie hilltops, timber-studded creek bottoms, and a day in the life of the early Nebraskans who laid claim rugged ravines. It features an interpretive center, picnic to the Great Plains. Experience this, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. every areas, hiking and nature trails, tent camping, horse 3rd Saturday of the month from May - October. Learn camping and a modern campground with services. Trail more about Rock Creek Station State Historical Park at Days in June showcase living history demonstrations and outdoornebraska.gov/rockcreekstation. a cookout.

124 Diller, Nebraska For over 120 years, the town of Diller has joined together in the summer to celebrate the community. #e "rst picnic was held on Aug. 12, 1897 and sponsored by the Ancient Order of United Workmen Lodge and women’s auxiliary. It was estimated that 3,000-5,000 people attended Contact Info: that "rst picnic; a great feat for a town of 300. In recent years, the Pic- nic is now sponsored by the Diller Community Club and area businesses. Events for the weekend have included a tractor pull, pancake feed, chicken BBQ, carnival and midway, bingo, kids’ one mile fun run/walk, Mid-State Mud Draggers, pasture golf tour- nament, as well as the perennial favorite; the Parade. Since that "rst Picnic, the events may have changed but the sentiment is still there. #e citizens of Diller do know how to throw a good picnic. For up-to-date information on the 2021 Diller Picnic visit, www.dillerpicnic.net

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Platted in 1873, Steele City was named in honor of D. M. Steele, then President of St. Joe & Western Railway. Four sites are owned and maintained by the Je!erson County Historical Society: the limestone Baptist church built in 1882, the 1900 working blacksmith’s shop, Tentative Dates 1902 limestone livery stable and brick bank museum. Explore Contact Info: these historical sites during Juliann Endorf the Steele City Living History weekends held in May, July and or September. #e third weekend in September features the annual Steele City Flea Market and Old Farm Machinery Show. Highlights of the weekend include blacksmithing and horseshoeing demostrations, a working saw and shingles mill, an old farm machinery show and tours of the buildings that comprise the historic district.

By Mitch Zabokrtsky

Never heard of Jenkin’s Mills or Newton in Jefferson County? That’s because you were born in the wrong century. Quite a few towns and communities were established in Jefferson County in the late 1800s with short lived histories. Probably the most prominent marker left is for Bower with a sign on Highway 15 while a few other townships have a few decaying buildings left in their once thriving, small communities.

Buckley Precinct, Section 7 Newton Precinct, Section 30 In 1862, the Rev. Ives Marks built a saw mill on the banks The settlement of Freeport was started across the Little Blue River from Jenkins’ Mills in 1868. The settle United Brethren Church, school, two blacksmith shops, mentconsisted of a mill and about a dozen business and harness show, hotel, two livery stables, pottery and three general stores. A sod fort was built nearby. In 1880, the Burlington Railroad line missed Rose Creek City and the Little Blue River in 1869 destroyed most of Freeport. many of the buildings and businesses moved to the new village of Reynolds. Jenkins’ Mills. Meridian Precinct, Section 19 George Weisel built a saw mill at this site in 1865 and Washington Precinct, Section 35 In 1869, the Bower School was built. The village was later a grist mill. Some historians interchange the names established by Lewis Bower in 1870 and R. S. Graham of Big Sandy and Meridian. County business was - conducted at Weisel’s Store as early as 1868-1868 at Big - Sandy Station. In 1868, the village was platted and was teen nurseries. In the area were a Christian Church, The the County Seat. School District #10 was organized in First Church of Christ and the Bowerville Cemetery As- the area. A German Presbyterian Church was also built. The County Seat was moved to Fairbury in 1871. The mile east of the village. The school included grades nine population of the village was 150 in 1872. The grist mill and ten until 1942. operated for many years. Newton Precinct, Section 30 Plymouth Precinct, Section 3 In 1867 D. C. Jenkins built saw and grist mills on the In 1872 the original town of Plymouth was platted. That Little Blue River one-half mile southeast of present day Steele City. The community included a blacksmith shop, serving as postmaster. Listed as businesses in 1879 were general store, hotel and school. With the building of an attorney, two millinery establishments, a feed mill, a the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad Depot (Union blacksmith ship and a Justice of the Peace. By 1890, the village was disbanded as the Rock Island Railroad chose and school were moved to Steele City. In 1869, Abner another site for a depot. The village of Plymouth was in Baker published The Little Blue newspaper at Jenkins’ a low place and a locomotive would not be able to leave Mills. The mill remained and continued to operate for a the depot in either direction pulling a train. number of years. Based on the idea of future growth, the railrod built the depot at the new village of Steele City because there was not enough room between the river and the bluffs for the village of Jenkins’s Mills to grow.

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DAYKIN 166 PLYMOUTH Meridian Precinct, Section 23 409 In 1872, John and Amelia Powell transferred land to the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad. In 1886, the Meth- the village reached 300 in 1890. In 1905, the Pickering Hotel was build. In 1910, eighteen businesses advertised HARBINE 49 in The Fairbury Journal. JANSEN 118

GLADSTONE FAIRBURY 3,755 Antelope Precinct, Sections, 3 and 4 In 1882, the Kesterson Station was located along the Bur- DILLER lington Railroad four miles south of Fairbury. Besides ENDICOTT 260 132

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STEELE CITY 61 Eureka Precinct, Section 36 - tor. In 1892, the Spring Valley Church was organized. #e rich history of Je!erson County includes settlements, that although no longer present, helped shape the county today. #e map above illustrates the relative in Helvey. Businesses included two grocery stores, drug locations compared to present day towns and villages. store, hardware, lumberyard, blacksmith shop, bank and hotel. County, Charles Dawson, Crane & Company, Topeka, Ks, 1912, - Pleasant Precinct, Section 29 gust 13, 2019 In the early 1900s, Shea was known as Fitzgerald Sid- ing on the Burlington Railroad. In 1902, the name was changed to Shea. In 1904 O. F. Williams built a house and store at the site. In its heyday, Shea hosted an elevator,

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910 Bacon Road, Fairbury Take a look at life when trains were the fastest and classi- est way to go anywhere at the Rock Island Depot Railroad which served as o&ces for the Western Division, now in- Museum. As the former Western Division Headquarters cludes an extensive model train display, library and his- for the Rock Island, Fairbury dispatched all Rock Island torial archives, and a meeting room. #e grounds outside Trains west of Des Moines before closing in 1980. #e have also been restored, highlighting the original freight main %oor of the depot has been restored and is used house which still stands, the garden that is under reno- as a railroad museum. #is includes the baggage room, vation and a brick Memory Wall to honor Rock Island and also houses the museum gi$ shop. #e second %oor, employees and families.

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