Hyannis, Nebraska is the county seat of Grant County. The village was laid out in 1887 and 1888, when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad extended its rails to the area, and named for the Massachusetts town by that name. When Grant County was formed in 1887, Whitman was named the county seat. Prior to that time, the area was largely lawless, as there were few people and no government. As Texas longhorns had made their way into the region, cowboys followed, along with cattle rustlers. The governor sent Sheriff Bud Moran to establish law in the area, and he held his first trial outdoors near a small store, in what was later to become Hyannis. County residents began clamoring for the county seat to be moved to a more central location, and Hyannis was chosen, although not without a fight. County records were taken by force from Whitman and guarded until a suitable building could be found to house them in Hyannis. The village is situated between Ashby to the west, and Whitman to the east.
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Established in the 1890s as Calvary Mission Hill Church, the congregation meets at its facilities on East Highway 2 in Hyannis, Nebraska. Its history and leadership are introduced, and a service schedule, church calendar, and announcements are included.
http://calvaryhyannis.episcopal-ne.org/
Established in 1997, the Hyannis, Nebraska dealership carries a variety of trailers. Its brands, inventory, and finance policies are framed, and inventory specials are highlighted on its site.
http://www.cowcountrytrailers.com/
Situated in Hyannis, Nebraska, the cattle ranch specializes in the sale of the Charolais breed. Its herd sires and sale schedules are published, with photographs and contact data.
http://www.hebbertranch.com/
The public school system for Hyannis, Nebraska operates a grade school on South Grant Avenue and a high school on East Highway 2. District contacts and schedules are shared, and information about its special education resources, fine arts and athletics programs, and schedules are acknowledged.
http://www.disteleven.org/
Still serving as a guest hotel, the Hyannis Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The guest accommodations, on-site restaurant, and nearby attractions and events are highlighted.
http://www.hyannishotelinc.com/
Locally owned and managed, the motel features standard motel accommodations as well as two RV hookups, with electric, sewer and water. Its location, amenities, and contacts are featured, along with directions to the Hyannis, Nebraska motel.
http://www.ranchlandmotel.com/
