Situated in the unique Niobrara River Valley, this historic village began with the 1885 organization of the Sparks School District. Since 1888, area residents have continuously celebrated Harvest H...
Village of Sparks
By the late 1800s, the United States saw railroad tracks stretched, like a giant web, across its entirety, carrying cargo and travelers towards settlement in the West. Long silenced, abandoned, and almost forgotten, a hundred years later the rails are beginning to see travelers once again. They'
Valentine, NE Recreation
The former Valentine United States Post Office, constructed in 1936-37, is a one-story, brick and limestone Modernistic style building. While the building retains a high degree of integrity, its national historical significance derives
Valentine, NE National Register
Although Cherry County is the largest county (in square miles) in Nebraska, early settlement did not occur until the late 1870s. By the early 1880s, however, settlement began to increase spurred on, in part, by the construction of the railroad. In 1883
Valentine, NE National Register
Cherry County has six bridges listed on the National Historic Register usually designated as such because of their age and unique designs.
Bell Bridge
Valentine, NE National Register
Ever wonder what ranch life was like during the settlement of the Sandhills in the late 1800's? A visit to the Arthur Bowring Sandhills State Historical Park will let you see
Valentine, NE MuseumsThe fishing out look for Calamus Reservoir has some good outlooks for the walleye fishing during 2012. The link below will t...
Restored 1870 plains infantry post. Living history and guides in period uniforms. Grounds open 8am-8pm Memorial weekend-L...
The American Legion was instrumental in erecting a beautiful memorial for veterans serving in World War II, Korean, Vietnam a...