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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.

Many smaller items in the collection bring the past to life and evoke personal memories for many Sherman County residents. The Austin School display includes the old wood burning cook stove used by Elsie Pritchau and many will remember the Book Week Displays created by Harriet Gallaway between 1931 and 1974.

In addition, the collection includes a vast number of photographs depicting the history of the county as well as several volumes of county records that are available for historical research.

The Sherman County Research Center is now open at 740 O St in Loup City with a phone number of 308-745-5545.


Hours: Open every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 1:00-5:00PM. Open anytime by appointment.
Address: 433 South 7th Street
Phone: 308-745-5545
Our Email: dlw-ne@charter.net
Our Website:www.shermancountyhistoricalsociety.com/

Come visit us in Loup City, Nebraska

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

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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

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


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

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