When Furnas County organized in late 1873, Beaver City was one of the voting places designated by Governor Robert Furnas, for whom the county was named.
Competing with Arapahoe for location of the county seat, Beaver City was chosen for the honor by the people. This is where it has remained.
There have been three courthouses, the latest was finished in 1949, largely constructed by workers of the CCC and the Public Works Administration.
Since the beginning, the Beaver City First Presbyterian Church has been a significant part of the community. Being the first church organized in the county, it has influenced the other churches in the area. It all began in the days of the wild, wild west in the year 1874. The first "church"
Beaver City, NE Historic ChurchesBeaver 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 DowntownsDr. Frank A. Brewster practiced medicine in Beaver City from 1901 to 1923
Beaver City, NE MonumentsThe 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 ParksBurton's Bend WMA - Along the Republican River Valley 90 acres of pasture land are maintained throughout the year to provide excellent hunting ground for common game birds. Oxford WMA
Beaver City, NE Wildlife RefugesKnown by hunting enthusiasts across the country, Southwest Nebraska flourishes with wildlife and serves as an excellent hunti...