Garfield County was established in 1881. The city of Burwell, Nebraska was platted in 1883, and named the county seat when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad extended its track to the region in 1887. As the railroad did not extend beyond Burwell, a turntable was constructed to allow steam locomotives to be turned around for the return trip. The turntable is still intact. Burwell is the only incorporated town in Garfield County. Laid out on land that was donated by Frank Webster and I.B. Nelson, the city was platted so that its streets extend from the center of the square, rather than from its corners, and the square is not the site of the courthouse. Burwell was named for Ada Burwell, the fiance of Webster’s brother who was killed in a logging accident. Each year, Burwell hosts Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, held on the last weekend of July. Burwell is northwest of Elyria and east of Taylor.
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Situated in Burwell, Nebraska, the year-round vacation home includes two bedrooms on the main floor, and two on the upper level, with a sleeper sofa and full-size futon available for extra guests. Its location, rooms, amenities, and reservation contacts are included.
http://www.bromwichcanyonlodge.com/
Burwell Area / Garfield County Convention & Visitors Bureau
A profile of the city and county are put forward, including a guide to local guest accommodations, recreational opportunities, and events, as well as contacts.
http://www.visitburwell.org/
A profile of the church includes a schedule of worship services and weekly programs, a calendar of upcoming events, prayer requests, an audio sermon archive and sermon notes.
http://www.burwellbaptistchurch.com/
Burwell Community Memorial Health Center
Locally owned and operated, the non-profit corporation maintains a skilled services facility, long-term care services, assisted living, and dining services, each of which are highlighted, with contacts, a schedule of events, and directions to the facilities in Burwell, Nebraska.
http://www.cmhcburwell.com/
The public school district operates Burwell Elementary School and Burwell Junior-Senior High School, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum. General information about the district, schedules, and other resources are put forward.
http://www.burwellpublicschools.org/
Situated at the intersection of Highway 91 and Scenic Byway 11, Burwell is the county seat of Garfield County. The Burwell Economic Development Corporation offers a guide to local organizations and services, a blog, and contact data.
http://www.burwellonline.com/
Offering a variety of outdoor recreational activities, such as upland bird hunting, deer hunting, turkey hunting, bird watching, and river adventures, Calamus Outfitters is located at the Switzer Ranch in the Calamus River Basin near Burwell, in north-central Nebraska. The guest accommodations are highlighted, with photographs, references, rates, and a calendar of events.
http://www.calamusoutfitters.com/
Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park
An active fort from 1874 to 1881, Fort Hartsuff protected settlers during the Plains Indian Wars, and also became a social center or the people of what was to become Burwell, Nebraska. Comprised of 1,280 acres, with thirteen acres under the management of the state park group. Historical information, a calendar of events, and contacts are posted.
http://www.forthartsuff.org/
The official government site offers general information about the county, its programs, services, departments, and offices, along with a calendar of events, meeting agendas and minutes, election results, and public notices.
http://www.garfieldcounty.ne.gov/
Featuring a mile and a quarter of frontage on the North Loop River in Burwell, Nebraska, the camp includes eight cabins, with ten beds each, two bath houses, a welcome center, camp store, nursing station, and a lodge. A yearly schedule of events, registration data, and other information are featured.
http://www.kampkaleo.com/
First held in 1921, the Burwell rodeo facilities are listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, including one of the largest rodeo arenas in the world. Its history, and a schedule of the upcoming event, a calendar, and online ticket sales, along with a map of the facilities.
http://www.nebraskasbigrodeo.com/
Located in Burwell, Nebraska, the pizza restaurant’s facilities and menu are featured, with an overview of its services, directions, hours, and contacts.
http://www.pizzapalaceburwell.com/
Situated on the edge of the North Loup River Valley, on Kent Road in Burwell, Nebraska, the working farm and ranch offers a sleeping area for up to ten people, and other amenities which are highlighted here. Reservations may be made through the site.
http://ranchretreat-guesthouse-burwell.com/
The location, amenities and rates for the motel in Burwell, Nebraska are put forward, with information about its boat rental services, and area attractions. Reservations may be booked through the site.
http://www.rodeoinnmotel.com/
The working cattle ranch offers the opportunity for guests to work cattle, ride, rope, brand, drive the herd, and sort cattle, from on top of a trained quarter horse, but there is also time for relaxation. The ranch, vacation opportunities, lodging, food, and prices are featured, and places may be booked online.
http://1plus1ranch.com/
Situated in the old Burwell Hotel building, the restaurant offers a varied menu, which is posted to the site, along with directions, hours of operation, photographs, and an overview of its catering services.
http://www.sandstonegrill.com/
Published in Burwell, Nebraska since 1891, as the Burwell Tribune & Sargent Leader, only a portion of the printed edition is available online, the full edition requiring a subscription. Headline news, sports, obituaries, and classified advertising are available online.
http://www.tribune2000.com/
