One of the best collections of genealogical research rooms in the region. Family notebooks, school census reports, obituaries, newspapers on microfiche, Furnas County history, village histories, plat books for Furnas County, pioneer stories.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
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 DowntownsWestside 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 ParksWorld's First Flying Doctor
Dr. Frank A. Brewster practiced medicine in Beaver City from 1901 to 1923
Beaver City, NE MonumentsG.W. Shafer & Son, General Merchandise
In 1910, on the square in Beaver City, George Washington Shafer opened what his family lovingly calls, "the first Wal-Mart," G.W. Shafer's. "Grandpa Shafer was the first Wal-Mart," said Jean Shafer of Beaver City. "He sold everything ... absolutely everything."
Beaver City, NE Historic BuildingsCivil War Veteran's Memorial, Gazebo Park
The Civil War(1861-1865) Statue and Marker honor those unknown dead that fought for their beliefs and for the freedoms that this nation is based upon.
Beaver City, NE MemorialsThings to do near Beaver City, NE
Hunting
Hunters come to Harlan County from every state in the Union for deer, turkey, pheasant, quail, ducks, geese, and doves. Su...