The county seat of Jefferson County, Nebraska, Fairbury was the location of the Western Division headquarters of the Rock Island Railroad for eighty years. In 1868, James B. Mattingly built a sawmill on the banks of the Little Blue River, and Woodford G. McDowell, who had come from Fairbury, Illinois, platted a town along the route of the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad, naming it for his former home. In 1871, Fairbury was chosen as the county seat, and it was incorporated as a city in early 1872. The St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad was acquired by Union Pacific and operated as the St. Joseph and Grand Island branch, and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad reached Fairbury in 1886, and Fairbury was designated as the headquarters for its Western Division. The conversion of the Rock Island to diesel locomotives in 1952 made portions of the Fairbury yards obsolete, and its headquarters was moved to Des Moines in 1965, and service to Fairbury ceased in 1980. Fairbury is east of Gladstone and southwest of Jansen.
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Overlooking the Little Blue River Valley, about five miles southeast of Fairbury, Nebraska, the forty-acre retreat boasts eleven sleeping cabins, an in-ground swimming pool, a swimming and boating lake, and other features and amenities, which are discussed here, with a calendar of events, contacts, and online reservations.
http://www.campjefferson.org/
Situated on D Street, in downtown Fairbury, Nebraska, the company’s location is shown on a map, with an outline of its services, hours of operation, and contact data.
http://www.computersplusfairbury.com/
The Chamber is a non-profit organization made up of businesses within the Fairbury, Nebraska region. Its membership policies, meeting schedules, and a membership directory are posted, with a calendar of events, newsletter, and guide to the area.
http://fairburychamber.org/
Housed in a former elementary school building on the corner of 12th and Elm streets, the museum features several rooms of exhibits depicting the history, businesses, people, and events of Fairbury, Nebraska. Its location, displays, and a calendar of events are featured.
http://www.fairburymuseum.org/
Fairbury Dental Associates, P.C.
Located on 4th Street, the Fairbury, Nebraska dental clinic is featured, with directions, office hours, contact information, and an overview of its services.
http://www.fairburydental.com/
Constructed in 1909, the library is located at 7th and F streets in Fairbury, Nebraska, and is one of sixty-nine Carnegie libraries in the state. Directions, days and hours of operation, a calendar of events, and an overview of available online services are included.
http://www.fairburylibrary.org/
Headquartered in Fairbury, Nebraska, the school system operates Life School, Step Ahead, Chance School, Central Elementary School, Jefferson Intermediate School, and Fairbury Junior/Senior High School, each of which are highlighted here, with schedules and contacts.
http://www.fairburyjeffs.org/
General information about the city is presented on the official municipal site, along with the text of various plans, surveys, and studies. A message from the mayor and contacts for the city’s administrative and departmental offices are included.
http://fairburyne.org/
First National Bank of Fairbury
The locally owned community bank was established on the corner of Fifth and E streets in Fairbury, Nebraska in 1883. Its banking, loan, and customer services are featured, with an overview of its online services, interest rates, and contacts.
http://www.fnbfairbury.com/
Located in Fairbury, Nebraska, Heritage Care Center was the first facility in the Vetter Health Services family. Established in 1975, the skilled nursing facility can house up to a hundred residents. Living options, specialized services, amenities, and testimonials are reported.
http://www.heritagefairbury.com/
Jefferson Community Health Center
JCHC is a 17-bed critical access hospital in Fairbury, Nebraska. Its location, and an overview of its facilities, services, educational programs, and support groups are featured. Fundraising and employment opportunities are included.
http://jchc.us/
The real estate company and auctioneer are located in Fairbury, Nebraska. Its location and hours, listings, MLS search, and auction schedules are posted to the site.
http://www.schultis.com/
