The city of Norfolk, in Madison County, Nebraska, is northwest of Omaha and west of Sioux City, at the intersection of US Routes 81 and 275. The community was settled around 1865 by German Lutherans, who came from Ixonia, Wisconsin to claim farmland under the Homestead Act. They chose an area at the junction of the Elkhorn River and the North Fork of the Elkhorn, at the southern terminus of the Cowboy Trail. The original name for the town was a variation of North Fork, but when it was submitted to postal authorities, it was recorded as Norfolk. Norfolk was named the county seat in 1867, but was later replaced by Madison. Johnny Carson moved to Norfolk with his family at the age of eight, and graduated from Norfolk High School.
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Features the latest city news and public notices/announcements. Provides access to general and governmental data, documents and services. Includes community calendar, self-service portal and community links.
http://www.ci.norfolk.ne.us/
Norfolk - Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Contains tourism information and resources for making the most out of Norfolk and Madison county attraction and recreational areas. Includes accommodation directory, meeting and event planning index, events calendar, maps and directions, sining and shopping guides, and community links.
http://www.visitnorfolkne.com/
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce
Provides chamber information and details on all businesses serving the residents and visitors of Norfolk. Includes membership information, calendar of events, chamber activities, resources and community profile.
http://www.norfolk.ne.us/
Publishes photos, videos and news articles concerning current events in Norfolk. Includes classifieds, sports coverage, comics and obituaries elsewhere on the site.
http://www.norfolkdailynews.com/
Describes the community organization’s athletic and recreational facilities. Also find a calendar of events, details on volunteer opportunities and fitness classes.
http://www.norfolkymca.org/
Affords an overview of the library’s online services and facilities. Find out about other parts of the collection which includes books, DVDs, music and databases.
http://www.ci.norfolk.ne.us/library/
