With the building of the city auditorium in 1916, Holdrege became the entertainment center for south central Nebraska and north central Kansas. Great artists of the day appeared regularly and quickly ... 
... The railroad offered a city block to the citizens of Holdrege if they would build a courthouse. The ambitious merchants promptly provided the funds and the cornerstone was dedicated on October 10, 1884. Subsequently, the voters approved removal of the county seat to Holdrege on November 11
Holdrege, NE Historic CourthousesLake hosts fishermen, boaters, campers and swimmers. Historical markers recall the trails along the Great Platte River route....
The opera house was built by Charles Allen in 1906. The concrete block used in its construction was manufactured by local bus...
Within the cemetery you will see the white dome of the memorial built by Mr. Robb for his daughter who died from an illness a...