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
Crystal Springs may be near Fairbury, but it is a world apart from city life.
The 73-acre park just south of Fairbury offers recreation and a variety of wildlife viewing opportunities in a location that is less than five miles from civilization.
Fairbury, NE RV Parks
Rock Creek Station State Park is a Pony Express and emigrant station where James Butler Hickok gained his famed name, "Wild Bill", when he shot and killed the station attendant, D.C. McCanles, in 1861
Fairbury, NE Historic SitesIn 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 Libraries
Both the Bonham Theatre, and the First National Bank, located on the northwest corner of Fifth and E streets, were at one time owned by Luther Bonham.
Bonham Theatre'
Fairbury, NE TheatresWeekly Fri & Sat shows. Races weekends on the world's fastest 1/3 mile dirt track. April 26 - Sept 14, Fri. & Sat., 7:3...
The establishment of this state's First Rural Free Delivery Mail Route (R.F.D.) by the United State Post Office Department to...