The small village of Bushnell is in Kimball County, Nebraska. Bushnell was founded in 1867, and named for Cornelius Scranton Bushnell, who was involved in the development of the ironclads used during the Civil War. Bushnell was the last stop of the Union Pacific Railroad before reaching Wyoming. Originally named Bushnell, as it is today, the post office changed the name of the town to Orkney in 1886, as mail was often confused with that intended for Rushville, Nebraska. However, in 1895, its name was changed back to Bushnell. The population of the village peaked at 341 in 1930. Bushnell is east of Pine Bluffs and west of Kimball, situate just north of Interstate 80.
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The official site for the village features a historical timeline, a profile of the community, and a guide to local businesses, recreational opportunities, and real estate. Announcements and administrative contacts are included.
http://www.bushnellnebraska.com/
Family owned and operated, the the dairy acquires its milk from dairy sheep raised just outside of Bushnell, Nebraska. Its location and an overview of the operations are put forward, along with employment opportunities, facts about sheep milk, and ewes available for sale.
http://irishcreamsheepdairy.com/
Situated in a renovated barn in Bushnell, Nebraska, the retail store carries used books, antiques, local craft items, a photography gallery, and a coffee shop, as well as cheese from Coturnix Creamery, made from milk from the Irish Cream Sheep Dairy. Its location, hours of operation, and coffee menu are posted.
http://www.sistersgrimm.biz/
