The city of Stanton is the county seat of Stanton County, Nebraska. Both the city and county were named for Edwin McMasters Stanton, Secretary of War for President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. According to legend, the area that was to become Stanton was the site of a large battle between the Omaha and Ponca Indian tribes during the 1840s that involved thousands of warriors. The first European-American settlers arrived at the end of the Civil War, in 1865, who mostly came from Indiana and Wisconsin. A post office was established in 1867, and named Pleasant Run, and a town was platted in 1870. By 1875, regular mail and stage runs came through the area, and the name of the community was changed to Stanton in 1877, in preparation for its becoming the county seat. Stanton was incorporated in 1881, and became a city in 1893. Stanton is southeast of Norfolk and northeast of Madison.
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Stanton is a rural city located about twelve miles southeast of Norfolk, along Nebraska Highway 24. The official municipal web site offers a profile of the community along with a guide to local churches, schools, community organizations, and businesses.
http://www.stanton.net/
Located one mile southeast of Stanton, Nebraska, the 9-hole golf course has been in operation for more than forty years. Membership information, schedules, league data, rates, and contacts are posted.
http://www.elkhornacresgolf.com/
The Stanton, Nebraska public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum. An overview of the district, its school campuses, policies, handbooks, a faculty and staff directory, school calendar, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.scs-ne.org/
Held in Stanton, Nebraska each August, the annual multi-day agricultural fair is highlighted, with a schedule of events, information on the cost and places where tickets may be purchased, event rules and registration policies, contacts, and announcements.
http://www.stantoncountyfair.com/
Stanton County Public Power District
Created by the Rural Electrification Administration in 1936, the SCPPD provides electrical service to customers in Stanton County, Nebraska. Customer service information, a schedule of educational programs, and contacts are published to the site.
http://www.scppd.net/
Stanton County Sheriff’s Office
Established by the county government, the law enforcement agency serves the Nebraska county, including the county seat of Stanton, Pilger, and the unincorporated community of Woodland Park. A history of the office is stated, with photographs, contacts, and announcements.
http://www.stantoncountysheriff.com/
The official web site of the county government presents a profile and history of the county, and offers the location and contact data for county facilities and departments, election schedules and results, and other facts about the county government.
http://www.co.stanton.ne.us/
Stanton Evangelical Free Church
Meeting at its facilities in Stanton, Nebraska, the congregation is part of the Evangelical Free Church of America. An overview of the denomination, a statement of faith, service schedule, calendar of events, and member forums are featured.
http://stantonefc.org/
The purpose of the SHA is to provide affordable housing for low income elderly, near-elderly, and disabled individuals in Stanton, Nebraska, and to operate Ivy Manor, a housing development created in 1963. Rental and policy information are put forward.
http://www.ivymanorstanton.com/
The bank’s services, ATM locations, service fees, and an overview of its products and policies are presented, with information about its online banking services.
http://www.stantonstatebank.com/
Headquartered in Stanton, Nebraska, the company offers Internet access, computer sales and consultation, computer repair services, ESI phone systems, networking solutions, and other products and services, which are highlighted here.
http://www.stantontelecom.com/
