The Oregon Trail goes through Jefferson County in a nearly-diagonal pattern from southeast to northwest and almost follows the path of the Little Blue River, always remaining to the north of the ri...
Oregon Trail in Jefferson County
"Above the roar of the lions, the music of the calliope, and the laughter and chatter of the throngs of people, the cries of the circus barker were heard throughout the towns and cities where this great circus performed."
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Fairbury, NE One Of A Kinds
The Campbell Bros. Circus and other highlights of historic Fairbury are captured on this mural on the side of Globe Rexall Drugstore in downtown Fairbury.
The picture was created by Echo & Jeff Easton & Greg Holdren. The scene is 140 feet long & 38
Fairbury, NE Arts
What is today known as the Ackerman Building was originally called the I.0.0.F. Temple Building. It was the first building downtown to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The building housed the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 54 and was built in 1894-1
Fairbury, NE National Register
A long-abandoned lime kiln, looking very much like a large stone chimney stands along the River Road northwest of Fairbury. For a period of at least 20 years, it was the sight of a lime-burning operation where limestone was heated, or "calcined"
Fairbury, NE National RegisterMr. and Mrs. M.M. Johnson came to Clay Center from Sheridan, Missouri in 1894 to install and operate the engines in the Or...
Fishing is a popular activity, and Branched Oak supports a varied fish population, including bluegill, channel and flathead c...