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Loup City, Nebraska

Loup City, Nebraska

Soon after Sherman County was organized in 1873, Loup City became the county seat, primarily because of its location in the Middle Loup Valley. The Union Pacific Railroad came to Loup City in May 1886. Subsequently, the railroad companies owned over 160,000 acres of land. The sale of these lands brought many immigrants to Sherman County bringing in the diverse cultures of Polish, Swedish, Danish, German, Bohemian, English, and Scottish peoples.

The population of Loup City has fluctuated over the years. It became a stopping place for pioneers who were headed for the gold fields in the Black Hills. Many left when times were hard, or because drought or grasshoppers forced them to look for other means of making a livelihood.

In the first half of the Twentieth Century, Loup City prospered. By 1952 there were nearly 100 businesses in town. Through the years Loup City was known for its roller mills, which produced White Satin Flour, the Ohlsen Brickyard, Depew Disc Sharpening Company, a cigar factory, broom factory, and a pop factory. The Youngquist brothers also made Turn-a-Back Rug Racks for linoleum rolls. At present, Loup City has the G & G Manufacturing, plus Cook and Beals, which sells honey-extracting equipment around the world.

Loup City has a first-rate hospital and nursing home, a clinic, community center, and a Carnegie library, recently renovated. There is also Westside Park, a low-cost housing project. A senior citizen center serves noon meals.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Sherman County Courthouse

Sherman County was organized in 1873 during a period of pronounced settlement in the state. Loup City was selected as county seat and a courthouse was built the following year. However, it burned down the day it was completed. A brick courthouse was constructed in 1878. In 1919

Loup City, NE Historic Courthouses

Loup City Public Golf Course

The Loup City Public Golf Course is a 9 hole course settled one mile west of Loup City. This par 36

Loup City, NE Golf Courses

Bowman Recreation Area

Bowman Lake is a 23-acre area lying adjacent to the Loup River and features a 20-acre manmade lake. It is located one mile west of Loup City Bowman Recreation Area offers picnicking, fishing and primitive camping. There are 10 non-pad sites without electricity available.

Loup City, NE Outdoor Recreation


Sherman County Historical Society Museum

The museum collection is housed in several buildings that have been saved from around the county and moved to the museum site on the edge of Loup City. These include the Hawk Schoolhouse, the Ohlsen/Jenner House and the Austin School.

Loup City, NE Museums

Things to do near Loup City, NE

Gibbon Heritage Museum

The museum is housed in the oldest standing church in Buffalo County. It contains a library of photographs dating back to 187...