Among the first settlers of what is now Crete, in Saline County, Nebraska, was Jesse Bickle and his family, who homesteaded along the Big Blue River in 1863. After a flood, they moved to higher ground, building a two-room log cabin, which is now part of a ten-room house. At one time, the settlement was known as Mapleton, for the trees that grew along the river. When the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad came through, Bickle owned that land that the company wanted for a town site, but he refused to sell. In 1870, both Bickle and the railroad each platted town sites, with Bickle naming his Blue River City. Eventually, they decided to compromise, and a plat was registered in 1871, combining the two town sites, and named Crete by Elizabeth Bickle, for the Illinois town by that name, and Jesse Bickle was appointed postmaster. Crete competed to become the county seat twice, but lost out both times. Crete is east of Dorchester, southwest of Denton, and west of Centerville.
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The official municipal site offers administrative and departmental contacts, reports on current city projects, council agendas and minutes, park and program schedules, and a guide to local schools, health facilities, and services.
http://www.crete-ne.com/
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce
Representing member businesses in Crete, Nebraska and the surrounding region, the non-profit organization’s membership policies, an application, board contacts, and a guide to the area are presented.
http://www.cretechamber.com/
The non-profit organization works to preserve the history of Crete, Nebraska. Membership information, meeting and event schedules, photographs, news, and publications are presented.
http://www.creteheritage.org/
The Crete, Nebraska public school system operates an elementary, middle, and high school, each of which are highlighted here, along with school closing notices, a school calendar, and district contacts.
http://www.creteschools.com/
Doane College School of Arts and Sciences
Situated in the city of Crete, Nebraska, the school offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in several areas of undergraduate studies, including six pre-professional programs. Its admissions policies, costs, financial aid programs, student life, and athletics programs are featured.
http://www.doane.edu/school-of-arts-and-sciences
The men’s, women’s, and coeducational sports programs of the Crete, Nebraska campus of Doane College are featured, with general information about the athletics department, schedules, scores, and news.
http://www.doaneathletics.com/
Located on East Highway 83, the automobile dealership in Crete, Nebraska sells new Ford, Lincoln, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Chevrolet, and Buick cars and trucks, as well as a selection of pre-owned vehicles, and special offers. Directions, hours of operation, and dealer information are presented.
http://www.siddilloncrete.com/
Covering the city of Crete and Saline County, Nebraska, the web edition of the print publication offers news and sports reports, opinion columns, and a community calendar, as well as video, a media kit, and local links.
http://www.cretenews.net/
