Rushville, Nebraska is the county seat of Sheridan County. In 1884, a settlement known as Rush Valley was formed two miles west of the current site of Rushville. Two stores were built there, one housing a post office. However, when the Fremont, Elkhorn, and Missouri Valley Railway extended its tracks to the region in 1885, it missed the established community, prompting Rush Valley businesses to relocate along the railroad tracks. In 1885, the town was incorporated as Rushville. The Bureau of Indian Affairs maintained a warehouse in Rushville for freight shipped to the nearby Oglala Sioux reservation, and Buffalo Bill Cody headquartered in Rushville when he was hiring Native Americans for his Wild West Shows, paying them in script that was redeemable only at the Asay Store in Rushville. Later, Cody filmed a reenactment of the Battle of Wounded Knee at Rushville. The city is situated near the intersection of Route 87 and Highway 20, east of Hay Springs and west of Gordon.
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The park began in 1935, when Albert and Mayre Modisett established a trust establishing the funds to build the structures and facilities, as well as a new city hall, swimming pool, airport, a men’s club, city park, and the baseball field that has hosted many a baseball game. An overview of the park, photographs, and information about contributing to its maintenance are put forward.
http://www.modisettballpark.com/
The official website of the Sheridan County seat offers a profile of the town, administrative contacts, and a guide to local attractions, events, and businesses. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://rushvillene.com/
The Ford dealership in Rushville, Nebraska offers new Ford cars, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs, as well as a selection of pre-owned vehicles. Its location, hours, inventory, and services are discussed, and services may be scheduled through the site.
http://www.sidesandmilburn.com/
Located on Chamberlain Avenue, Rushville, Nebraska, the store offers a variety of products and services, including office supplies, custom printing, awards, trophies, and promotional products.
http://www.copyshoppene.com/
UNL Extension in Sheridan County
The county agricultural extension office is located in Rushville, and operated through the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Its location, office hours, 4-H program, and educational and research programs are highlighted.
http://sheridan.unl.edu/
