Following the establishment of Thomas County, Thedford became the county seat in 1887, and a courthouse was built two years later. The courthouse served the county well until it was destroyed in a fire in 1920. After some delays a special election was held in 1923
Thedford, NE Historic CourthousesThe area's newest museum is the Thomas County Historical Society Museum. Each room of the former residence of one of Thedford'
Thedford, NE MuseumsLocated near Halsey, the Bessey Nursery, as originally established, comprised fifteen acres of land south of the Middle Loup River and included a two-story headquarters building, mess hall, barn, and shop building. The nursery was created in 1903
Thedford, NE National RegisterThis major attraction is a surprising discovery for many visitors ... even more so when they learn that it is owned and totally supported by a small art group ... the Thedford Art Guild. It is an inspiration for fellow artists and travelers alike, and a warm welcome is extended to all!
Thedford, NE Arts
The Nebraska National Forest, located one mile west of Halsey and twenty minutes from Thedford along Highway 2 offers some of the most fabulous scenery in the state. It's been called a forest planted in the desert -- a ponderosa pine wilderness in the middle of the sandhills.
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Thedford, NE National ForestsObjects and photographs depicting pioneer life from the 1800s to the present. History archives and library. ...
In 1922 Keya Paha County Commissioners and representatives from Tripp County, South Dakota, awarded a contract to the S...
There are five public boat ramps where access can be gained to the lake. As always be careful in low water conditions and ...
Facilities at the lake include boating access, restrooms, picnic facilities, primitive camping, and a handicapped accessible ...