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Hayes Center, Nebraska

The German-Lutheran congregation was established in 1886, and the present frame church building was constructed in 1925-26. The life styles of German immigrant farmers in the community were reflected in the building of a simple yet functional house of worship, which also served as a center for social activities.

The property also includes the cemetery, established in 1888. Church services were discontinued in 1973. The building is still used for various religious functions, and it listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lake Hayes

Just northeast of Hayes Center, 50 acres of water surrounded by truly rustic settings sits peacefully within the Lake Hayes Wildlife Management Area. The lake is abundant with crappie, pike, and catfish. North of the lake the wildlife area sports various game birds and plenty of deer on 78 1/2

Hayes Center, NE Recreation

Hayes County Museum & Historical Marker

The original sandstone marker erected in 1931 on the land where the Duke Alexis Buffalo Hunt was held in 1872, stands just inside the courthouse along with other area artifacts on display in the historical musuem located in the courthouse. The original marker presented by D.L. Neiswanger in 1931

Hayes Center, NE Museums

John M. Daniel School, District 3 - Estelle School

The one-story limestone school building, located just north of the John M. Daniel House, was constructed about 1884-86. The original structure had a flat roof; in 1919

Hayes Center, NE Historic Schoolhouses

Hayes Center Golf Course

When you're traveling across the scenic prairie route along Highway 25, you'll want to take advantage of one of the few sand-green courses found in Prairie Lakes Country. There are nine holes of golfing pleasure that can be found by avid golf lovers.

Hayes Center, NE Golf Courses

John M. Daniel House

The two-story limestone house, constructed in 1876-81, is a remnant of the village of Estelle, established by John Daniel in 1881. The house was the first post office and general store for the small community. John Daniel and his wife, Mary, came to Hayes County in 1874

Hayes Center, NE National Register

Things to do near Hayes Center, NE

Pony Express Station

Museum of the High Plains

McKinley Park

Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles

WWII German POW Interpretive Center