Falls City, Nebraska is the seat of Richardson County. The city was founded by James Lane, John Burbank, J.E. Burbank, and Isaac L. Hamby in 1857, along the north side of the Big Nemaha River in southeastern Nebraska. The town site was near a place where the river flowed over a four-foot rock ledge, known as the Falls of Nemaha, for which the city was named. Since that time, the river changed course and the falls no longer exist. Falls City was named the county seat in 1860, after three elections, beating out Salem. Its population was spurred by the arrival of the Atchison & Nebraska Railroad in 1871, and the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1882. Its peak population was in 1950, when Falls City had a population of 6,200. The 1999 film, Boys Don’t Cry dealt with the 1993 murder of Brandon Teena, a transgendered person, in Falls City. John H. Morehead, the 17th governor of Nebraska, Arthur J. Weaver, its 22nd governor, and Dave Heineman, the 39th governor, were residents of Falls City.
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Family owned and operated, the motel offers rooms with one or two beds, and other amenities that are described here. The accommodations are highlighted and shown in photographs, and a map shows the location of the facility.
http://www.checkinmotel.com/
Falls City Chamber of Commerce
The business membership organization was established to develop, encourage, promote, and support the commercial and industrial interests of Falls City, Nebraska. A profile of the organization and a history of the community, membership benefits and policies, and an annual report are posted.
http://www.fallscityareachamber.com/
Falls City Economic Development Growth and Enterprises
Falls City EDGE is a non-profit corporation formed to encourage economic development within the Falls City and Richardson County region. Its site features available properties, site selection data, leading employers, and target industries.
http://www.fallscityedge.com/
Falls City Library & Arts Center
The location, days and hours of operation, and a calendar of programs and events are posted, with an overview of the library’s in-house and online services, a catalog of resources, policy information, and patron registration.
http://www.fallscitylibrary.org/
FCPS operates Falls City High School, Falls City Middle School, South Elementary School, and North Elementary School, as well as an early childhood program, and other initiatives. A district calendar, policy information, and an incident reporting form are featured.
http://www.fctigers.org/
Falls City Sacred Heart School
Offering a PK-12th grade Catholic school curriculum, from its campus in Falls City, Nebraska, the school is part of the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln, and supported by five Catholic parishes in Richardson County. Its admissions policies, scholarship program, and access to various reports and forms are available.
http://www.fcsacredheart.org/
The official municipal site offers news and announcements, meeting agendas and minutes, a calendar of events, job postings, and an outline of municipal facilities and services. Photographs and a guide to the community are included.
http://www.fallscityonline.com/
Offering insurance and real estate sales, the firm is located in Falls City, in southeast Nebraska. Its office locations and hours are posted, and available property listings may be accessed through the site.
http://www.millermonroeco.com/
The official county government site offers directions, hours, and contacts for its administrative and departmental offices, election results, public notices, and personal property tax information. A calendar of events are included.
http://www.co.richardson.ne.us/