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Valentine was founded in 1882. The Valentine post office was established on December 4, 1882. The Sioux City and Pacific Railroad was extended to that point and train service began on April 1, 1883. [5] It was named for Edward K. Valentine, a Nebraska representative. [6] [7] As late as 1967, Valentine was split between two time zones.
The Niobrara National Scenic River is a section of the Niobrara River in north-central Nebraska, United States, approximately 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Omaha. In 1991, Congress set aside 76 miles (120 km) for preservation under the management of the National Park Service with assistance from the local Niobrara Council.
The site of Neide and Kendall's launch and the formation of the American Canoe Association is located on the grounds of the Wiawaka Holiday House. In 1886 the ACA and the RCC held the first international canoe sailing regatta. The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain, New York has many artifacts from the early years of the ACA.
Entirely located within the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska, the Snake River rises near the eastern edge of Sheridan County. It flows eastward into Cherry County and passes along the southern edge of Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest. On the southeast edge of the national forest, the river is dammed to form Merritt Reservoir. At this point ...
Bison cows at the Niobrara Valley Preserve.. The Niobrara Valley Preserve is one of the largest areas of land devoted to conservation in the Great Plains.The preserve protects 25 miles (40 km) of the south bank of the Niobrara River and 8.5 miles (14 km) of the north bank.
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge is located in the U.S. state of Nebraska and includes 19,131 acres (77.42 km 2). The refuge protects a portion of the largest remaining area of tall and mid grass prairie in the United States.
The North Central Nebraska RC&D Council partners with communities, organizations and agencies to assist the local people in the development of their communities, counties and region. The Outback is bordered by South Dakota on the north, and a small section of the Missouri River runs at the region’s eastern edge.
The County Line Bridge spanning the Niobrara River about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) east of Valentine, Nebraska [2] was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. [1] It is a truss bridge built in 1916 after spring flooding destroyed 15 bridges along the river. [2]