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.
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Bessey Nursery
Located 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 RegisterThomas County Courthouse
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 CourthousesNebraska National Forest
The 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 ForestsDiscover Llamas
An outing to Rainbow Llamas owned by the Dickman's of Thedford, Nebraska, is educational as well as enjoyable, and the Dickmans are outstanding hosts and can answer all questions about llamas and their care.
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Thomas County Historical Society Museum
The area's newest museum is the Thomas County Historical Society Museum. Each room of the former residence of one of Thedford'
Thedford, NE MuseumsThings to do near Thedford, NE
Smith Falls SP Historic Footbridge
Recognizing the biological and scenic significance of Smith Falls and the need for its preservation, the Nebraska Game and Pa...
Custer County Historical Museum
Objects and photographs depicting pioneer life from the 1800s to the present. History archives and library. ...