Arthur, Nebraska was founded in 1914 as the seat of the newly formed Arthur County, taking its name from President Chester A. Arthur. At that time, there were no towns within the area that was to make up the county. The community was incorporated as a village in 1944. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Pilgrim Holiness Church, in Arthur, was constructed from straw bales in 1928, as the region had few trees or construction sod. The First Arthur County Courthouse and Jail, built in 1914, was the smallest ever built in the United States. Throughout the summer months, the village maintains the lawns for the entire town. Arthur is south of Hyannis, north of Keystone, and west of Tryon.
Recommended Resources
The county library is located in Arthur, Nebraska. An overview of the facility, its seasonal schedules and hours, a calendar of events, and information about its collections, programs, and services are posted.
http://libraries.ne.gov/arthur/
Arthur County Schools District #500
The accredited Class II school is located in the village of Arthur, Nebraska, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum, with laptop computers for students in grades 7-12. School board policies, meeting agendas and minutes, teacher pages, class schedules, bus route schedules, and contacts are presented.
http://www.arthurcountywolves.org/
Although the boundaries of Arthur County were established in 1887, it was not formally organized until 1913, with the village of Arthur as its county seat. The official county government site offers contacts for its administrative and departmental offices, a calendar of events, photographs, and announcements.
https://arthurcounty.nebraska.gov/
Haythorn Land & Cattle Company
The working ranch breeds commercial Black Angus cattle, as well as foundation-bred Quarter Horses. Its history, stallions, futurity and sale horses are featured, with information about its frozen semen products, smoked meats, gifts, and other products and events.
http://www.haythorn.com/
Owned and operated by Dennis Rose of Arthur, Nebraska, the business produces custom made saddles, which are highlighted here, along with chaps, women’s leather tops, and other unique items. Contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.rosesaddlery.net/
For the annual Arthur, Nebraska event, runners are bused to the starting line on the Sillassen Ranch. Race information, sponsors, and online registration are featured, along with results, photographs, and area lodging.
http://www.sillassenhalf.com/
