Bassett, Nebraska is the county seat of Rock County. The first settlers in the area built on land along the Niobrara River around 1878, and were followed shortly afterward by some large-scale ranchers, including Captain Andrew N. Bassett, for whom the city would later be named. He built his ranch on the upper portion of Long Pine Creek, herding his cattle in the area where the city was later to be built. The city was platted in 1884, at the time that the railroad came through the area, and incorporated in 1887. Bassett is situated in the north-central part of the state, in an area known as the Nebraska Sandhills. Long Pine is to the west, while Newport is to the east.
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Located next to the Niobrara River in Keya Paha County, the ranch’s headquartered is in Bassett, on the north side of the Carnes Bridge that crosses over the river. Its history and a profile of the business is put forward, and animals available for sale are highlighted, with photographs and information about its cow heard and sires.
http://www.arrowsmithredangus.com/
The core values, missions, and programs of the Christian congregation in Bassett, Nebraska are put forward, with directions, service schedules, a church calendar, bulletin, and online sermon archive. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.bassettagchurch.org/
Contacts and information relating to the Bassett, Nebraska livestock auctions are put forward, including monthly calendars and contacts, including archives going back as far as 1998.
http://www.blacattle.com/
Originally known as the Hotel Bassett, the history of the guest lodging facility is presented, with information about restorations, photographs, room rates, and an overview of the adjoining restaurant.
http://www.bassettlodge.com/
The city’s official web site offers a guide its history, demographics, and a profile of the community, along with local facilities and services, churches, schools, health care facilities, library, organizations, and recreational opportunities. Announcements and schedules are posted to the site.
http://www.bassettnebr.com/
The 5,000-acre family-owned working buffalo ranch is located north of the city of Bassett, Nebraska, offering bison, deer and turkey hunting, wing-shooting, and photograph opportunities, each of which are highlighted, with its pricing and contacts.
http://www.lwroutfitters.com/
Situated on East South Street in Bassett, Nebraska, the medical facility includes a 24-bed critical access hospital, a clinic, long-term care facility, wellness center, and pharmacy, each of which are highlighted, with contacts, hours, and policy information.
http://www.rockcountyhospital.com/
The New Holland dealership is located three miles west of Bassett, Nebraska, on Highway 20. Its location, hours of operation, dealer services, and new and pre-owned inventory are presented on it site, along with testimonials and photographs.
http://www.sandhilleq.com/
The annual multi-day event is held each June in Bassett, Nebraska, featuring a variety of shows, exhibits, and entertainment events, which are highlighted here, along with schedules, photographs of past events, contacts, and lodging suggestions.
http://www.sandhillsranchexpo.com/
Kent and Faye Smith operated the cattle ranch in Bassett, Nebraska, on land that had been homesteaded by Kent’s great-grandparents, Abraham and Rebecca Smith. An overview of the cattle operations, bull sale, and contacts are put forward, along with photographs.
http://www.smithangusranch.net/
