Beaver City, Nebraska
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27miles East of Beaver City
Located on the Republican River in south central Nebraska, the Harlan County Dam controls a drainage area of 7,164 square miles. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' project covering 31,000 acres, with 13... continue
38miles North of Beaver City
Elwood Reservoir was formed in the late 1970s as part of a project to rehabilitate and modernize Central's E65... continue
39miles Northeast of Beaver City
Medicine Creek Reservoir has 1,800 surface acres of water and is rated by many visitors as one of Nebraska'... continue
41miles North of Beaver City
While most lakes on Central's supply canal are canyon lakes, Johnson Lake was originally a natural depression or low-lying area when construction began in 1939.
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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
Furnas County Wildlife Management Areas
Burton's Bend WMA - Along the Republican River Valley 90 acres of pasture land are maintained throughout the year to provide excellent hunting ground for common game birds. Oxford WMA
Beaver City, NE Wildlife Refuges
First Presbyterian Church
Since the beginning, the Beaver City First Presbyterian Church has been a significant part of the community. Being the first church organized in the county, it has influenced the other churches in the area. It all began in the days of the wild, wild west in the year 1874. The first "church"
Beaver City, NE Historic Churches
Furnas County Courthouse
When Furnas County organized in late 1873, Beaver City was one of the voting places designated by Governor Robert Furnas, for whom the county was named. Competing with Arapahoe for location of the county seat, Beaver City was chosen for the honor by the people. This is where it has remained.
Beaver City, NE Historic Courthouses
Things to do near Beaver City, NE
Phelps Co. Cemeteries
The Plum Creek Massacre Cemetery in northern Phelps County rests on the open prairie as a quiet reminder of the struggles the...