The area's newest museum is the Thomas County Historical Society Museum. Each room of the former residence of one of Thedford's distinguished citizens, displays cases of area artifacts and memorabilia as well a period furnishings and collections.
The area's newest museum is the Thomas County Historical Society Museum. Each room of the former residence of one of Thedford's distinguished citizens, displays cases of area artifacts and memorabilia as well a period furnishings and collections.
Following the establishment of Thomas County, Thedford became the county seat in 1887, and a courthouse was built two years later. The courthouse served the county well until it was destroyed in a fire in 1920. After some delays a special election was held in 1923
Thedford, NE Historic CourthousesYou can see the trees and beautiful sand hills countryside for miles when you climb to the top of the Scott Lookout Tower. Visitors may view the sandhills scenery and tree plantations as well as learn about forest fire spotting techniques. The stairway to the observation deck is steep;
Thedford, NEThe Nebraska National Forest, located one mile west of Halsey and twenty minutes from Thedford along Highway 2 offers some of the most fabulous scenery in the state. It's been called a forest planted in the desert -- a ponderosa pine wilderness in the middle of the sandhills.
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Thedford, NE National ForestsLocated near Halsey, the Bessey Nursery, as originally established, comprised fifteen acres of land south of the Middle Loup River and included a two-story headquarters building, mess hall, barn, and shop building. The nursery was created in 1903
Thedford, NE National RegisterThis major attraction is a surprising discovery for many visitors ... even more so when they learn that it is owned and totally supported by a small art group ... the Thedford Art Guild. It is an inspiration for fellow artists and travelers alike, and a warm welcome is extended to all!
Thedford, NE Arts
In 1922 Keya Paha County Commissioners and representatives from Tripp County, South Dakota, awarded a contract to the S...
In the fall of 1996, an extraordinary event took place in Keya Paha County. The abandoned community of Meadville on the shore...