Named for former Vice President of the United States, Schuyler Colfax, the city of Schuyler is the county seat of Colfax County, Nebraska. Prior to the town’s settlement, the Mormon Trail ran along the southern edge of what later became the Schuyler, and the 1859 Military Road followed the same path. Moses Shinn established a ferry near the mouth of Shell Creek, allowing travelers from Omaha to use the south side of the river, where travel was smoother. The Union Pacific Railroad’s route across Nebraska stayed followed the north side of the river, establishing a depot called Shell Creek Station. In 1869, Platte County was divided into the smaller counties, the eastern portion being Colfax County, also named for Schuyler Colfax, and Shell Creek Station was renamed Schuyler and designated as the seat of the county government. At that time, it consisted only of a depot, a section house, water tower, and fuel storage area. Schuyler was incorporated in 1870, at a time when Texas cattlemen were driving large herds of cattle to the stockyards at Schuyler. The city is situated at the intersection of Route 15 and Highway 30, east of Richland, west of Rogers and North Bend, and north of Octavia.
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A meeting schedule for the Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks of Christ the King Priory is stated, including prayer times, eucharist, vespers, and compline. An overview of the monastery and its facilities in Schuyler, Nebraska are given.
http://www.benedictinemissionhouse.com/
Associated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod in the Nebraska District, the camp consists of sixteen buildings and provides Christian programs and activities for children, youth, and adults of the area. Schedules, registration data, and information for those interested in serving at camp are featured.
http://www.campluther.org/
Saint Augustine’s Church was built in Schuyler, Nebraska in 1878 and, in 1909, a new St. Augustine’s Church was built, while the original church was used by Czech parishioners who desired a pastor who spoke their language, and used until Saint Mary’s was built in 1914. In 2009, the two churches were merged to form the Divine Mercy Parish. Directions, clergy contracts and a staff directory are put forward.
http://www.divinemercyschuyler.com/
Offering floral arrangements, corsages, plants, and gift items, the flower shop is located on East 12th Street in Schuyler, Nebraska. Directions, hours of operation, and delivery policies are stated. An online shopping area permits customers to make purchases through the site.
http://www.mccluresflowersplus.com/
Headquartered in Schuyler, Nebraska, QC Supply is an international distributor of products and supplies to farms, businesses, and resellers, its inventory including farm and industrial supplies, fashion clothing, footwear, home and garden products, pet supplies, and toys. An online shopping area allows customers to make purchases directory from the site.
http://www.qcsupply.com/
Located on East 11th Street, the Schuyler, Nebraska automobile dealership specializes in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs, although a selection of pre-owned vehicles is also available. Its inventory, finance policies, and services are posted, along with its hours of operation.
http://www.reineckemotorcompany.com/
Headquartered in Schuyler, Nebraska, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through several campuses, including Schuyler Central High School, Schuyler Middle School, Schuyler Elementary School, Fishers 24, Richland School, Warrior Academy, and Schuyler Preschool, each of which are highlighted here.
http://www.schuylercommunityschools.org/
Schuyler Cooperative Association
Headquartered in Schuyler, Nebraska the agricultural cooperative has an office in Richland, offering feed, propane, gasoline, gasohol, diesel, and biodiesel fuels. Its locations, hours, and contacts are featured.
http://www.schuylercoop.com/
Maintained by Schuyler Community Development, a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of promoting economic development in the Schuyler, Nebraska area, the site offers a map of the community and information about local utilities, sites, buildings, and other resources.
http://schuylerdevelopment.net/
The library in Schuyler, Nebraska offers collections of books and other resources, genealogical research facilities, and online resources. It also sponsors various programs and events, schedules of which are posted here, along with its location, hours, and contacts.
http://libraries.ne.gov/schuyler/
Maintained by the Nebraska Public Power District, the site offers municipal and departmental contacts, and a guide to local schools, utilities, organizations, and businesses. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://schuylernebraska.net/
