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Elmwood, Nebraska

If you enter Elmwood from the south, one of the first things that will catch your eye is the attractive mural painted on the south side of Lou's Country Corner. The mural, which was funded through efforts of the Elmwood-Murdock Future Business Leaders of America, show Elmwood, the home of celebrated author Bess Streeter Aldrich, who wrote over 160 short stories and nine novels.

- Echo & Geoff Easton - July/2000

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Outdoor Mural

If you enter Elmwood from the south, one of the first things that will catch your eye is the attractive mural painted on the south side of Lou'

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Old American Exchange Bank Building

The following is an abbreviated version of the bank history as first written by Richard Clements on November 18, 1983.

The American Exchange Bank was incorporated July 13, 1889 and bank business began on September 9, 1889

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Bess Streeter Aldrich (1881-1954)

Bess Streeter Aldrich was one of Nebraska'

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Aldrich House Museum

Visit the historical home of nationally renowned author and one of Nebraska's most widely read and enjoyed authors. Bess Streeter Aldrich, author of "A Lantern in Her Hand," enjoyed a writing career that spanned more than 40 years.

Aldrich's work encompassed more than 100

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Things to do near Elmwood, NE

York Subways - NHR

In 1938-39 Nebraska's Bureau of Roads and Bridges undertook a federal aid project. It entailed grading, paving, and culvert ...

Schilling Wildlife Management Area

1,500-acre wilderness area offers hiking, picnicking, nature observation, and hunting and fishing in season. Publ...