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Stockville, Nebraska

County seat of Frontier County named for the surrounding ranch country, and home of many notables.

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Log Cabin

In 1882, Ambrose Shelley built a log cabin by Medicine Creek and lived with Indians on Srping Creek during tis construction. Buffalo rubbed it unitkl it fell down, so he was forced to move it across the creek. In 1926

Stockville, NE Pioneer Life

Frontier County Courthouse

The first county courthouse was built of ash logs and was about 16 feet by 16 feet square, the size of the native ash trees. Rumor has it that the first location for the courthouse was chosen because it was the exact geographical center of the county.

Stockville, NE Historic Courthouses

Perks Prairie Paradise

To Letha and Marlin Perks, Prairie Paradise is their home - truly in the midst of Nebraska's frontier prairie located on the very land Marlin's grandfather homesteaded in 1889. Curious travelers may wonder when they come to the tee crossing of Stockville'

Stockville, NE Museums

Stockville's Notables

A number of former residents achieved state and national prominence: * Heading the list is former Governor Frank Morrison and his wife, Maxine. Morrison began his law practice in Stockville. * Former Governor Ralph Brooks grew up here. His father lost an election in the 1890

Stockville, NE Famous People


Things to do near Stockville, NE

Golf

Want to go for a long drive? Grand Island?s fine golf courses are the perfect place to do just that no matter what your skill...

3rd annual relay for life car and bike show

show june 29th .ehmen park. 15th and hwy 47. food-vendors-kids games.dash plaques 1st 125.plenty of awards.no entry fee. ...

Medicine Creek Camping

Facilities at Medicine Creek for camping and picnicking range from the most modern to just the essentials. Shady Bay Campg...

Furnas County Museum

Beautiful dishes, old furniture, tools, and clothing of yesteryear. ...