Hub for History Buffs
Historic Locations
Evelyn Sharp Airfield
Open: Year Round
Phone: (308) 728-5791
Website
Built in the 1950s, this airstrip was named after Evelyn Sharp who graduated from Ord in 1937.
Read More +Fort Hartsuff
Open: Visitor Center – year round, Office – Memorial Day thru Labor Day, 9am-5pm
Address: 82034 Fort Ave, Burwell
Phone: (308) 346-4715
Website
Located near Elyria, Fort Hartsuff is typical of Plains infantry outposts.
Read More +Happy Jack Chalk Mine
Open: Year round. Mine tours by appointment during summer season on Friday-Sunday between 10:30am-5:00pm.
Phone: (308) 245-3276
Website
Email: happyjack@nctc.net
A visit to Nebraska’s only underground adventure allows you to view one of only two diatomic mines in the country.
Read More +Loup River Scenic Byway
Open: Year Round
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Taking its name from the Loup River system, called the “Ladder of Rivers,” because three branches of the rivers flow west to east forming a ladder, this Byway makes for the perfect road trip route.
Read More +Valley County Museum
Open: May-September, M-F 1-4PM and for special events
Phone: (308) 728-5527
Address: 117 S. 16th St, Ord
An excellent display of historical artifacts and archives, the museum covers the settling of Valley County through modern activities in the area.
Valley County Courthouse
Open: Self-guided tours M-F, 8:00-5:00 pm
Address: 125 S. 15th Street, Ord
Marvel at the historic architecture and well-preserved interior of the stunning county courthouse. It’s lush green lawn, located in the center of Downtown Ord, serves as a the location for many community events throughout the year.
Veterans Memorial Walls
We recognize that we get the freedom and opportunity to travel and enjoy all of the wonders of our great country thanks to those who sacrificed everything. We honor our area veterans with two beautiful memorial walls located in Valley County – one in Arcadia & one in North Loup.
