Jefferson County Historical Society

Jefferson County Historical Society The Jefferson County Historical Society has been collecting, preserving, and teaching the history of Jefferson County, Nebraska since 1955.

The Jefferson County Historical Society was established in 1955 by a group of dedicated individuals to promote, preserve, and teach the history of Jefferson County, Nebraska. Today, JCHS owns and maintains nine historic properties throughout Jefferson County, Nebraska including:
-The Rock Island Railroad Museum, Fairbury, NE
-District 10 Schoolhouse, Alexandria, NE
-W.C. Smith House and Lime Kiln,

rural Fairbury, NE
-The Diller Bank Museum, Diller, NE
-Steele City Historic District, Steele City, NE

The JCHS office is located in the restored Rock Island Depot in Fairbury, Nebraska. This building also houses the Rock Island Railroad Museum. In addition to the museum, displays and artifacts are showcased at several of the other historic sites. Building tours can be arranged by contacting the Jefferson County Historical Society.

Address

910 Bacon Road
Fairbury, NE
68352

Telephone

(402) 729-5131

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