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Stromsburg, Nebraska

By 1882 Stromsburg had two brickyards furnishing material for businesses, churches, and homes. Buildings of "native brick" still standing include the opera house (now converted into Viking Center, and Viking II and III), the Wilson Block, Svenska Varen, and a number of homes.

As evidence of the ethnic interests, the first churches established included a Swedish Baptist in 1873, a Swedish Lutheran in 1874, a Methodist Episcopal in 1875, a Swedish Methodist in about 1880, and a Presbyterian in 1881. Still active is the Baptist, Methodist, and Lutheran, with the addition of an Evangelical Free, and a Covenant Church.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Midwest Park Arboretum & Sculpture

Midwest Park Arboretum in the northeast part of Stromsburg has more than 75 different varieties of trees and plants, with more added each year.

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Fawley Fountain

The Frawley Fountain has been the focal point of the City Square since the late 1800's. The fountain was placed on the east side of the park by J. A. Frawley and has been recently refurbished by his descendants.

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City Park

The City Square Park is in full view to travelers on the busy Highway 81 which passes on the west side of the Square. To commemorate the new millennium 2000

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Historic Downtown Buildings

By 1882 Stromsburg had two brickyards furnishing material for businesses, churches, and homes. Buildings of "native brick" still standing include the opera house (

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Swedish Festival

Held the 3rd weekend in June each year.

Stromsburg looks forward to its 50th annual celebration in 2002.

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Things to do near Stromsburg, NE

Author, E.M. Rhodes

Eugene Manlove Rhodes was born in a double log, "dugtrot" cabin in Tecumseh on January 19, 1869. At the time, hi...