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Falls City, Nebraska

Falls City, Nebraska

Falls City was founded in 1857, its early history part of the sweeping social and political changes overtaking a divided nation. The area was the Nebraska base on the Lane Trail, through which free-state immigrants were directed to Kansas. At that time, Kansas Territory was in the throes of a bloody struggle between the pro-slave and anti-slave settlers. James Lane, a free-soil leader, believed that the beautiful Nemaha Valley offered great agricultural opportunities and believed that a location on the Nemaha falls also had industrial potential. The first residents were Dave and Anne Dorrington, abolitionists who were said to have assisted John Brown on his travels through the settlement.

After Archer, Richardson County\'s first county seat, was found to be within the \"Half-Breed Tract,\" a sometimes violent rivalry ensued between Falls City and neighboring Salem, over the new location of the Courthouse. Falls City won the seat designation in an 1860 election.

Today Falls City is the hub in a four-state corner -- Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa. Included within a radius of approximately 100 miles are the great cities of Omaha, Lincoln, Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Topeka, as well as numerous smaller cities. Ideally located, Falls City serves as a distribution center for this growing region.

The Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Prichard Auditorium which was built in 1938 houses a variety of community events.

Falls City is a very active community with nearly 100 social and civic organizations. Many of the brotherhood organizations have a long history within this area. There are more than a dozen churches, with many mainstream denominations founded between 1857 and 1900.

Falls Citians are proud of their heritage and are working to make their community a memorial to the past and a guidepost to the future.

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Prichard Auditorium

The community's most used public building is referred to as "The Jewel of southeast Nebraska." Held under this massive roof are sporting events, craft shows, home shows, musicals, and many other events. The building was constructed during the Great Depression in the 1930

Falls City, NE Auditoriums

Richardson County Military History Museum

The Richardson County Military History Museum is located in the east entrance of the Richardson County Courthouse, in Falls City, Nebraska. This museum is dedicated to preserving the rich military history of those men and women who served our nation.

Falls City, NE Museums

Bell-Jenne House Museum

This Italiante-style house was built in 1881 and features an unusual decorative hardwood floor in the sitting room, classic furniture, painting by noted regional artist, Alice Cleaver, and details of political interest; such as, the coat and tails worn by Governor Arthur Weaver at his 1929

Falls City, NE Museums

Stanton Lake Park

Stanton Lake Park is a beautiful lake site for picnics, day activities, or camping.

The camping area has trailer hookups for water, electricity, and sewer. The park also has showers, a dumping station, lake fishing, picnic shelter areas, playground equipment, and sand volleyball courts. Falls City, NE Recreation


Things to do near Falls City, NE

Hebron Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Hidden Hills Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 30 days...

Alexandria State Lakes

This scenic area east of Alexandria encompasses 1,769 acres of park and wildlife lands including 47 acres of water. The l...

Table Creek Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...