Benkelman is the seat of Dundy County, located in the southwestern corner of Nebraska, bordering Kansas and Colorado. When Benkelman was first settled, it had a post office named Elmer, for Elmer Miller, the owner of a nearby ranch. Later, the post office was renamed Collinville, for Moses Collins, and a station of the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad line was established there in 1882. In 1884, it was named the county seat. The railroad promised to rename its station for the Benkelman brothers, owners of the largest cattle operation in the area, if they shipped their cattle by rail to the Omaha market rather than herding them to other locations and, in 1885, it was renamed Benkelman. The city of Benkelman is located southwest of Max, east of Parks, and north of Bird City.
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Serving a large part of southwest Nebraska since 1944, BWTelcom is headquartered in Benkelman, Nebraska. Directions and contacts for its headquarters and offices are put forward, with an overview of its services. Customers may access their accounts and pay bills online.
http://www.bwtelcom.net/
The annual agricultural fair is held in Benkelman, Nebraska each summer. A schedule of events, 4H information, its carnival, rodeo, and sponsorships are put forward, with volunteer information and photographs of past events.
http://www.dundycountyfair.com/
Headquartered in Benkelmen, Nebraska, the county seat, the official governmental site offers a calendar of official meetings, agendas and minutes, an overview of county facilities and services, and historical information.
http://www.co.dundy.ne.us/
Built in 1968, the hospital in Benkelman serves the southwestern part of Nebraska, northeastern Colorado, and parts of Kansas. Its hospital facility and medical clinics are featured, including directions, hours, and information about patient services.
http://www.bwtelcom.net/dch/
Dundy County Stratton Public Schools
Headquartered in Benkelman, Nebraska, the public school system operates Stratton Elementary School, Benkelman Elementary School, Dundy County Stratton Junior High School, and Dundy County Stratton High School, each of which are highlighted here, with a calendar of events, daily announcements, and contacts.
http://www.dcstigers.org/
Offering fresh meats, produce, and other grocery products, the store’s location is offered, including directions, store hours of operation, and information about its incentive program.
http://www.hometownmarket.us/
