Beaver City, Nebraska
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27miles East of Beaver CityLocated 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 CityElwood Reservoir was formed in the late 1970s as part of a project to rehabilitate and modernize Central's E65... continue
39miles Northeast of Beaver CityMedicine Creek Reservoir has 1,800 surface acres of water and is rated by many visitors as one of Nebraska'... continue
41miles North of Beaver CityWhile 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. ... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Kool-Aid's Beginning
"Mother would bring home some of the soft drink powder that Edwin was experimenting with and my father didn't know if he wanted to drink that powder, sugar, and water mixture!" - A partial reprint from the booklet Hendley Nebraska Centennial
Beaver City, NE One Of A Kinds
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
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
Brick Streets - Downtown Business District - Park
Beaver City was founded in 1872. The central downtown business district situated around a square block of city park began developing at the end of the 1800s. The first city streets were only dirt roads. Then in 1927
Beaver City, NE Historic Downtowns
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
Things to do near Beaver City, NE
Gosper County Carnival
Elwood also boasts it own home-based, annual Lions/Gosper County Carnival held the last weekend of July. It's an excellent p...