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Valentine, Nebraska

Situated in the unique Niobrara River Valley, this historic village began with the 1885 organization of the Sparks School District. Since 1888, area residents have continuously celebrated Harvest Home Festival each August with horseshoes, foot races, horse races, the reading of the town history and an evening bowery dance. Just a few area historical sites are:

--Rocky Ford Camp, natural rock dam that crosses the river, near the site of the old Bruce Mill.

--Russell Osburn Memorial Lookout

--The first log cabin built in Cherry County only a short distance from Conner's Camp.

--Old Rock Ford Schoolhouse, built in 1890 near Old Tunnel Rock.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Walcott House - NHR

This one-and-one-half-story frame house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a simplified example of a Neo-Classical Revival dwelling, based upon earlier Greek Revival style houses in the eastern and mid-western states. F. M.

Valentine, NE National Register

Centennial Hall and Museum

The bond issue to build the Valentine Public School was approved in February 1897. It was designed by Omaha architect Charles F. Beindorff, and construction was completed in 1898. The two-story brick structure

Valentine, NE Museums

National Wildlife Refuges

One of the world's unique geological areas,k the 19,000-square-mile Sandhills in north-central Nebraska is a vast region of sand dunes blown in by winds about 8,000 years ago. The nearby unchartable maze of grass-covered dunes scared away early pioneers.

Valentine, NE Wildlife Refuges

Post Office Mural - NHR

The former Valentine United States Post Office, constructed in 1936-37, is a one-story, brick and limestone Modernistic style building. While the building retains a high degree of integrity, its national historical significance derives

Valentine, NE National Register

Arthur Bowring Sandhills Ranch Historical Park

Ever wonder what ranch life was like during the settlement of the Sandhills in the late 1800's? A visit to the Arthur Bowring Sandhills State Historical Park will let you see

Valentine, NE Museums

Things to do near Valentine, NE

Cherry County Historic Bridges - NHR

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

Restored 1870 plains infantry post. Living history and guides in period uniforms. Grounds open 8am-8pm Memorial weekend-L...

Thomas County Historical Society Museum

Cherry County Courthouse - NHR

Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...