Known as the Czech Capital of the United States, the city of Wilber is the county seat of Saline County, Nebraska. The earliest European settler in the area was Tobias Castor, who came in 1862, establishing a post office at Blue Island, a mile south of the current town center. The town of Wilber was platted in 1873 on land contributed by Charles Dana Wilber, a land speculator. By 1900, approximately ninety percent of the town’s inhabitants were of Czech descent. Wilber replaced Pleasant Hill as the county seat in 1877. The town’s economy has always been largely based on agriculture. Wilber is west of Clatonia and north of De Witt, while the larger city of Lincoln is to the northeast.
 
 
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Located in Wilber, in the southeastern corner of Nebraska, the library offers a collection of books, movies, music, and other resources, as well as hosting the Czech Heritage Room, a mini-museum that is open to all. Its collections, genealogical resources, programs, and events are featured.
http://www.czechlibrary.org/
In February of 1962, four citizens of Wilber, Nebraska formed a Wilber Czech organization for the purpose of perpetuating Czech culture and tradition, making Wilber the Czech capital of Nebraska, holding an annual Czech festival, and building a museum for the perpetuation of Czech literature, culture, and artifacts. Its site offers a schedule for its annual Czech Days festival, its museum, and craft shop.
http://www.nebraskaczechsofwilber.com/
Saline County Sheriff’s Office
Headquartered in Wilber, Nebraska, the county seat, the department responds to emergencies, accidents and crime reports throughout the county, and operates the county jail. Its services and programs are highlighted, with information about its organizational structure.
http://www.sclec-ne.org/
The official site of the county government offers a guide to county offices and services, programs, and departments, as well as agendas and minutes of meetings of the board of commissioners. Election results, tax information, and public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.co.saline.ne.us/
Wilber Area Chamber of Commerce
The business membership organization offers a guide to the Wilber, Nebraska community, including promotional information for people or businesses considering relocating to Wilber, a calendar of events, and information about its membership policies.
http://www.wilberchamberofcommerce.com/
Offering skilled care, rehabilitation, and assisted living services, as well as a dementia unit, the facility is located in Wilber, Nebraska. Its services, contacts, and location are presented.
http://wilbercarecenter.com/
Staffed by volunteers, the Wilber, Nebraska shop sells hand embroidered Czech Kroj for infants, girls, and ladies, offered in a variety of colors, as well as decorated white shirts for me, and vests for the entire family. Its products, costumes, and clothing are highlighted.
http://www.wilberczechcraftshop.com/
In business since 1964, the Wilber, Nebraska company manufactures benches, tables, receptacles and other outdoor furniture products, which are highlighted and made for sale through the site. Product sheets and information on becoming a representative for the company are included.
http://www.wilbermanufacturing.com/
Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools
Headquartered in Wilber, Nebraska, the public school district provides a PK-12th grade curriculum serving the two communities. District administrative, school board, faculty and staff contacts are featured, and a school calendar is posted.
http://www.wilber-clatonia.org/