Established in 1885, at the time that the railroad was extended to the area, the village of Hay Springs was named for its production of hay in the valley east of the springs. Hay Springs is in Sheridan County, Nebraska. Initially, as the town was being established, it consisted of a collection of tents and shanties, whose businesses sported hand-made signs announcing the nature of their business. Its first post office was moved to Hay Springs from Moakler, three miles west of Hay Springs, in 1885. The village is known, locally, for the Monster of Walgren Lake, which was first reported as being seen in 1923. Hay Springs is west of Rushville and Clinton, southeast of Chadron, and south of Pine Ridge.
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Situated in the Pine Ridge of the Nebraska panhandle, the Hay Springs ranch was first homesteaded in 1890, currently offering guest lodging facilities for hunting, wildlife viewing, or vacations. Its location, contacts, and rates are specified, and photographs of the grounds and facilities are included.
http://www.flyingheartranch.com/
Published on the first and third Fridays of each month, the print newspaper covers news and events in Hay Springs, Nebraska. The location of its offices, contacts, and subscription information are presented.
http://www.hayspringshiphop.com/
Offering a PK-12th grade curriculum, the public school district operates through two campuses, an elementary school and a combined middle and high school. School schedules, registration data, announcements, and faculty contacts are presented.
http://hshawks.com/
Promoting two home rental facilities on North Post in Hay Springs, Nebraska, the addresses and features of each are stated, and contact information is presented.
http://www.hayspringsrentals.com/
Producing raw yak fiber, the yak farm in Hay Springs, Nebraska is located in the historic Pine Ridge. An overview of the farm and of events hosted by the farm, yaks that are available for sale, and its breeding stock are highlighted, with contact data.
http://www.hayspringsyaks.com/
The Angus cattle ranch is located in Hay Springs, Nebraska. Its location, sire bulls, and available animals are featured, and shown in photographs. Contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.smithfarmsangus.com/
