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Beaver City, Nebraska

The Civil War(1861-1865) Statue and Marker honor those unknown dead that fought for their beliefs and for the freedoms that this nation is based upon.

The statue is located in the Gazebo Park in the center of the business district in the city square, and is a wonderful place to visit. The park consists of many different types of trees, many of them dedicated to the memory of loved ones. The Gazebo Park has picnic tables, a water supply in the northeast quandrant, and the Gazebo frequent site of events such as concerts, weddings and community church services held during special occasion weekends during the year. Contact the City Office for more information. Telephone: (308) 268-2145

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Westside Park, Golf, and RV Campground

The Westside Park is the area to head for when one wishes to enjoy a cool and refreshing swim in the newly-rebuilt pool. There is the regulation size pool and a nice shaded wading pool for the smaller children.

Beaver City, NE Parks

World's First Flying Doctor

Dr. Frank A. Brewster practiced medicine in Beaver City from 1901 to 1923

Beaver City, NE Monuments

G.W. Shafer & Son, General Merchandise

In 1910, on the square in Beaver City, George Washington Shafer opened what his family lovingly calls, "the first Wal-Mart," G.W. Shafer's. "Grandpa Shafer was the first Wal-Mart," said Jean Shafer of Beaver City. "He sold everything ... absolutely everything."

Beaver City, NE Historic Buildings

Senator George Norris

It was in Beaver City in 1885

Beaver City, NE Famous People

Brick Streets - Downtown Business District - Park

Beaver City was founded in 1872. The central downtown business district situated around a square block of city park began developing at the end of the 1800s. The first city streets were only dirt roads. Then in 1927

Beaver City, NE Historic Downtowns

Things to do near Beaver City, NE

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St. John's Lutheran German Church & Cemetery

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