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Valentine, Nebraska

Situated in the unique Niobrara River Valley, this historic village began with the 1885 organization of the Sparks School District. Since 1888, area residents have continuously celebrated Harvest Home Festival each August with horseshoes, foot races, horse races, the reading of the town history and an evening bowery dance. Just a few area historical sites are:

--Rocky Ford Camp, natural rock dam that crosses the river, near the site of the old Bruce Mill.

--Russell Osburn Memorial Lookout

--The first log cabin built in Cherry County only a short distance from Conner's Camp.

--Old Rock Ford Schoolhouse, built in 1890 near Old Tunnel Rock.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Cherry County Courthouse - NHR

Although Cherry County is the largest county (in square miles) in Nebraska, early settlement did not occur until the late 1870s. By the early 1880s, however, settlement began to increase spurred on, in part, by the construction of the railroad. In 1883

Valentine, NE National Register

Post Office Mural - NHR

The former Valentine United States Post Office, constructed in 1936-37, is a one-story, brick and limestone Modernistic style building. While the building retains a high degree of integrity, its national historical significance derives

Valentine, NE National Register

Arthur Bowring Sandhills Ranch Historical Park

Ever wonder what ranch life was like during the settlement of the Sandhills in the late 1800's? A visit to the Arthur Bowring Sandhills State Historical Park will let you see

Valentine, NE Museums

Deer Park Golf Club

Deer Park is a scenic nine-hole golf course overlooking the Minnecheduza Creek

Valentine, NE Recreation

Walcott House - NHR

This one-and-one-half-story frame house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a simplified example of a Neo-Classical Revival dwelling, based upon earlier Greek Revival style houses in the eastern and mid-western states. F. M.

Valentine, NE National Register

Things to do near Valentine, NE

Lewis Bridge - NHR

In 1922 Keya Paha County Commissioners and representatives from Tripp County, South Dakota, awarded a contract to the S...

Broken Bow Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Keller Park Picnicking/Hiking

Nebraska State Grange Historical Marker

During the 1870s, the Grange was the major voice of the American farmer. Its social, educational and fraternal ac...

Keller Park Wildlife