In the spring of 1859, Dave McCanles was on his way to the Colorado gold fields. He became discouraged as he met returning miners and heard their tales of disappointment. He decided to take up road...
"Wild Bill" Hickok...the Beginning
Tourists, outdoorsmen and nature lovers have plenty of opportunities to take full advantage of the great outdoors while in Fairbury.
Fairbury has acres and acres and acres of parks.
The City Park, located on the southwest edge of town, is over 42
Fairbury, NE Recreation
The Fairbury Commercial District, consisting of a 10-block downtown area of 97 contributing buildings, was officially entered in the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1997
Fairbury, NE National Register
1112 C Street: American Foursquare home built in 1902 by B.G. Dawson.
1016 D Street: Gothic-Georgian Revival 1910 Showhouse built by architect W.F. Gernandt.
822 E Street: Italiante home built in the 1870s.
1007 E Street:
Fairbury, NE ToursThe Kansas-Nebraska Act of May 30, 1854, created the territories of Nebraska and Kansas, which had to be surveyed before settlement of the prairies could proceed. On May 8, 1855, Charles A. Manners set a cast-iron monument on the bluff west of the Missouri river at 40-degrees north latitude. In 1855
Fairbury, NE Historical MarkersIn 1907, the Fairbury community received a grant of $12,500 from Andrew Carnegie. Ground was broken on October 5, 1908, and the library opened to the public December 10, 1909
Fairbury, NE Carnegie LibrariesCourse Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
The James Family Conservatory is a dual-purpose facility, devoted to displays on native Nebraska plants and aquatic resources...
The history, heritage and frontier life of Nuckolls County are seen here in Aurand Hall. This hall was given by Mr. & Mrs. E...