The city of Minden is the county seat of Kearney County, Nebraska. In 1876, when county voters elected to remove the county seat from Lowell to Minden, the latter offered only a more central location, as there was not yet a single resident or building in Minden, as the early settlement of Kearney County was concentrated in the northern regions, where the Oregon Trail met the Platte River, near Fort Kearney. At the time that Minden was selected as the shire town, Lowell had both a brick courthouse and a railroad. Once the matter of the county seat was settled, Minden’s population grew rapidly, and the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad came through in 1883, the Kansas City & Omaha Railroad in 1887. At this time, Minden’s economic base is primarily agricultural, but diversified with several manufacturing businesses. Minden is northeast of Axtell and southwest of Heartwell, with Norman to the east.
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Burchell’s White Hill Farmhouse Inn
Constructed in 1911, the historic farmhouse offers four guest accommodations, as well as space for family gatherings, business meetings, reunions, parties, and weddings. The guest rooms, restaurant, and retreat facilities are highlighted.
http://www.burchellfarmhouseinn.com/
The official county government site offers information about county programs, services, departments, and offices, as well as a calendar of events, administrative contacts, and a guide to the county. Election results are posted to the site.
http://www.kearneycounty.ne.gov/
Situated in Minden, Nebraska, the real estate company facilitates the buying and selling of property in Kearney County. Available properties may be searched by category, property type, or price, and contact data are posted.
http://www.mcbriderealtyservices.com/
Established for the purpose of advancing the economic, commercial, industrial, and professional interests of the city of Minden, Nebraska, the organization is made up of local businesses. A member directory, the benefits of membership, and a calendar of events are put forward.
http://www.mindenne.org/
Minden Evangelical Free Church
The beliefs, programs, projects, and events of the church in Minden, Nebraska are highlighted, along with a weekly bulletin, leadership contacts, and announcements.
http://www.mindenefree.com/
The K-12th grade public school district operates East Elementary School, for students in grades K-3, C.L. Jones Middle School, serving students in grades 4-8, and Minden High School, for students in grades 9-12, each of which are highlighted here, with schedules, calendars, and policy information.
http://www.minden.k12.ne.us/
Affiliated with Rotary International, members of the Minden, Nebraska service organization are involved in various community projects, which are highlighted here, along with a meeting schedule and contacts.
http://www.mindenrotary.com/
The official municipal web site offers an outline of city services, administrative and departmental contacts, and information about living in the city, doing business, and opportunities for tourism. A town calendar, agendas and minutes are included.
http://www.mindennebraska.org/
Directions to the real estate and auction company’s offices in Minden, Nebraska are put forward, with a schedule of auctions, real estate listings, and an overview of the company and its areas of service.
http://www.rhynaldsauction.com/
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the congregation meets at its facilities in Minden, Nebraska. Its beliefs and practices, membership policies, and programs are outlined, with schedules, calendars, and contacts.
http://www.stpaulserving.com/
