The city of West Point, Nebraska is the seat of government for Cuming County. The community was founded by a group of businessmen from Omaha who formed the Nebraska Settlement Association in 1857. Choosing a location on a bend in the river, they first named their settlement New Philadelphia. That name didn’t last long, however. Even before a post office was established at J.C. Crawford’s log cabin in May of 1858, it was known as West Point, since it was the farthest point west along the Elkhorn Valley. Before the end of 1858, West Point was named the county seat. The town grew slowly, in part because of fear of attack by the Pawnee Indians. In 1870, the railroad reached West Point, spurring a population growth. West Point is located at the intersection of US Highway 275 and State Highway 32, west of Oakland, southeast of Beemer, and north of Crowell.
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The official municipal web site offers a guide to local businesses, clubs, organizations, churches schools, and an calendar of events, as well as newcomer information, departmental contacts, demographics, and a history of the community.
http://www.ci.west-point.ne.us/
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the West Point, Nebraska congregation was founded in 1874, and known as the Evangelical or English Lutheran Church until 1889. General information about the church, including its schedules and contacts are featured.
http://www.gracewpn.org/
Guardian Angels Central Catholic School
GACC is a Catholic school system in West Point, Nebraska, offering a elementary and a high school curriculum, serving students in PK-12th grade. Its history, location and academic programs are featured, including schedules and hours.
http://www.gaccbluejays.org/
Situated on North Colfax, the West Point, Nebraska public library is highlighted, including its days and hours of operation, programs and services, genealogical and research facilities, and a calendar of events.
http://www.wplibrary.com/
Broadcasting from West Point, Nebraska on AM 840, the radio station is affiliated with the ABC Network and Rural Radio Network. Its programming may be listened to live online. Other content includes news, sports, weather, and event information.
http://www.kticradio.com/
Situated in West Point, Nebraska, the real estate firm specializes in the sale of residential properties, acreage, and farm land, operating throughout northeastern Nebraska. Available properties, auction schedules, and contacts are presented.
http://www.ortmeierrealty.com/
The Roman Catholic parish is located in the city of West Point, Nebraska. Sacrament and program schedules are posted, along with parish ministries and organizations, a weekly bulletin, and contacts.
http://wpstmary.com/
Saint Paul Lutheran Church & School
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, the congregation includes a church facility on North Lincoln Street and a PK-8th grade Christian school on North Colfax Street, both in West Point, Nebraska.
http://www.stpaulwp.org/
Open Tuesday through Sunday, the locally owned and operated West Point, Nebraska restaurant is highlighted, including directions, a menu, special features, photographs, and video.
http://www.sunnysideupcafewp.com/
West Point Chamber of Commerce
Made up of businesses and professional people within the West Point, Nebraska area, the non-profit organization is headquartered in the Nielsen Center on Anna Stalp Avenue in West Point, Nebraska. The benefits of membership are detailed, along with a calendar of events, and a guide to the community.
http://www.westpointchamber.com/
The West Point News is a weekly newspaper covering the city of West Point and Cuming County, Nebraska. Its web edition features news, sports and community reports, opinion columns, announcements, photographs, and classified advertising. Full access to its content requires a subscription.
http://www.wpnews.com/
Headquartered in West Point, Nebraska, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through three campuses: West Point-Beemer Junior/Senior High School, West Point Elementary School, and Beemer Elementary School, the latter located in Beemer, Nebraska. Its academic, athletic and extracurricular activities are outlined, along with associated organizations, a newsletter, and contacts.
http://www.wpcadets.org/
