Organized in 1885, Sheridan County named Rushville as its county seat in 1888. The county initially rented office space. In February 1904 the county board received a petition calling for a special tax to build a courthouse. Sheridan County officials built as costly and elaborate a courthouse as they could afford; it was completed in 1904.
Held each year on the second weekend in September, this is a two day, outdoor event in the city park. The festival features a large variety of live professional entertainment on two stages and amateur entertainment on a third stage. Food and craft booths, childrens'
Gordon, NE FestivalsWalgren Lake is nestled into the prairie, surrounded by trees and picnic areas. It is known for quiet, primitive camping, good fishing and the legend of the "Walgren Lake Monster." A wheelchair accessible fishing pier introduces 100
Gordon, NE RecreationYou will be challenged by a tough nine-hole grass greens course, "the best in the west," located on the west edge of town.
Several tournaments are sponsored during the season. Youth activities are important at the club and visitors are always welcome.
Gordon, NE Recreation
This is a do-it-yourself tour around the area in which Jules Sandoz lived and references that are made in some of Mari Sandoz'
Gordon, NE ToursOn the summit of a conical hill on the Oglala National Grassland is a monument honoring Col. Wesley Merritt and troops of the...
This first industry of the West involved Native Americans with trappers and traders of several nationalities. The Bordeaux Tr...
Fort Robinson State Park's shady campground offers electrical hookup sites plus primitive sites. Conveniently located are mod...