The 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 se...
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 Theatres
The Campbell Bros. Circus and other highlights of historic Fairbury are captured on this mural on the side of Globe Rexall Drugstore in downtown Fairbury.
The picture was created by Echo & Jeff Easton & Greg Holdren. The scene is 140 feet long & 38
Fairbury, NE ArtsRock 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 Sites
This museum has been located for many years on the west side of the downtown square in Fairbury. It is now in a larger building that allows the display of items in a much more pleasant atmosphere and has more space for new items. The museum'
Fairbury, NE Museums
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
Jansen: The Jansen marker is located on the Southwest edge of Jansen on U.S. Hi...
During the 19th century the United States underwent a dramatic westward expansion, but perhaps no single event stimulated thi...