Ord, Nebraska is the county seat of Valley County. Situated along the North Loup River, in the north-central part of the state, the town was laid out in 1874 on land purchased from the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad Company, and named for General Edward O.C. Ord, who was in command of the military along the Platte, who chose the site for Fort Hartsuff, which protected the area from Indian attack from 1874 to 1881, and is now restored as a state park. Ord was named the county seat by its first one hundred settlers, and a post office, school house, and courthouse were built during the first year of the town. By 1888, there were two railroads serving the town, the Burlington and the Union Pacific. Ord is located between the Calamus and Sherman lakes, southeast of Elyria and northwest of Scotia.
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The independent Christian church meets at its facilities on North 28th Street in Ord, Nebraska. Directions, a map showing its location, worship schedules, sermon archive, and leadership contacts are posted.
http://www.ordchurch.com/
Governed by a six member board of commissioners appointed by the mayor of Ord, Nebraska, the OHA offers four types of housing properties, including Parkview Village, Rolling Hills, Sunrise Villa, and other scattered sites throughout the town. Its properties, rates, and contacts are put forward.
http://www.ordhousing.net/
Offering a PK-12th grade curriculum, the public school district operates three school campuses, including Ord Elementary School, Vinton Elementary School, and Ord Junior/Senior High School, each of which are highlighted here, along with a lunch menu, newsletter, and schedules.
http://www.ordps.org/
The Ord Quiz is a local newspaper published in Ord, Nebraska since 1882. Its web edition features local news and sports stories, obituaries, and other features, including recipes, puzzles, video, and entertainment reports.
http://www.ordquiz.com/
The public library in Ord, Nebraska is funded by township taxes. Its location, days and hours of operation, calendar of events, and catalog of books and other resources are put forward. Information about the Ord Township Library Foundation is included.
http://www.ordlibrary.org/
Situated in Ord, Nebraska, Scratchtown brews and serves a variety of handcrafted beers. A profile of the company and its products is put forward, and an online shopping area offers promotional gifts, collectibles, and apparel.
http://www.scratchtownbrewingcompany.com/
Maintained by the Ord Area Chamber of Commerce, the site allows member businesses to offer their products for sale online. Products are organized by category, including clothing and accessories, entertainment, food and beverage, gifts and collectibles, health and beauty, home and garden, and sporting goods.
http://shopord.com/
The sport shop specializes in the sale of firearms, apparel, and hunting, fishing, and trapping supplies. Its location, hours of operation, and policies for buying, selling, or trading are featured.
http://www.sportshedetc.com/
Located in Ord, the county seat of Valley County, the facilities hosts the annual county agricultural fair, as well as other events. The layout of the fair grounds and exhibit buildings are posted, and a calendar of events is included.
http://www.valleycountyfairgrounds.com/
The Ord, Nebraska car club, its annual Rod Run, and other events are featured, including a schedule of events and car shows, registration forms, and membership data.
http://www.ordcarclub.com/
