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We are an independent, nonprofit press based in nebraska. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Fertile farm ground producing corn, milo, and soybeans surrounds. We offer the ability to search by first name, last name, phone number, or business name. Stromsburg headlight newspaper archives, apr 6, 1933, p.

Park rd, stromsburg, polk county, nebraska view this markers location 41. Particularly provocative is this quote about stromsburg. The site for stromsburg was selected in 1870 by lewis headstrom, member of a townsite company from galva, illinois. Read stromsburg headlight newspaper archives, mar 4, 1943, p. Library staff limits individuals to six 6 requests. Steven layne anderson was born on sunday, december 18, 1966 and passed away on saturday, february 08, 2020.

We realize that a stromsburg high school year book may be hard to find so registering to complete your schools virtual yearbook may be the next best thing to finding stromsburg high school yearbooks. The town retains a distinct swedish feel 145 years after its founding. A fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. Our nebraska books mark important moments in the state of nebraska history. The stromsburg public library has a collection of unique history and genealogy books available for your family history search. City of stromsburg po box 407 stromsburg, ne 68666 mf 7. Discover stromsburg, nebraska with the help of your friends. Stromsburg nebraska 18721972 centennial history illustrated antique photos. Nebraska obituaries latest obituaries in stromsburg nebraska.

Stromsburgs swedish settlers found fertile polk county beautifully similar to their homeland near ockelbo, sweden. Together we read is running until march 4 and connects readers in the u. Nebraska has a rich collection of historical places in stromsburg and beyond. It was sandahls book that fired my interest, that revealed so much that was unknown or poorly known about these early days of the immigrant church in nebraska.

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The list of names is also useful for getting together a stromsburg high school reunion if you dont have a complete list of the students from. While stromsburg was quite a bit larger, it was farther from the center of the county. In 1966, governor frank morrison came to stromsburg for the swedish festival proclaiming it the swede capital of nebraska a title that the community proudly claims to this day. A group of swedish settlers coming from the town of ockelbo arrived in the 1860s after several years in illinois. Banners reading valkommen hang from street lights to welcome visitors. The dispossession of the nebraska indians by david j. This facebook group is for sharing the history of our wonderful town. Videos, audiotapes, large print books, and internet are also available at the library. Stromsburg cemetery in stromsburg, nebraska find a grave.

Other services provided by the library include a story time for preschool children. Stromsburg public library stromsburg public library. Stromsburg nebraska history book polk county ancestory. We are inviting people to experience the charm of rural nebraska in the swede capital of our state. An interesting chapter was written in stromsburgs history in 1916 when an. Polk county, nebraska genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Stromsburg was founded by lewis headstrom who came to the area to establish a settlement for swedes.

Stromsburg public library 320 central st po box 366 stromsburg, ne 686660366 director. Browse obituaries and death records in stromsburg, nebraska irvin l. The city of stromsburg is located in the state of ne. Dala house a wonderful destination in stromsburg, nebraska. Stromsburg, ne, the swede capital of nebraska, is the largest of four towns in polk county. More than football tells the littleknown story of flippins years as a doctor in stromsburg, nebraska. Please visit our online catalog to search for your specific needs. If you are looking for a new church or even your first church we hope you come and experience stromsburg baptist church. This book of nebraska pioneer reminiscences is issued by the daughters of the. You can enhance virginia farleys memory by upgrading virginias public record with words and pictures, signing virginias memory book, recording an audio memory or lighting a candle. His history of the nebraska conference of the augustana lutheran church is the best source i know.

George flippin was the first african american to play football for the university of nebraska in the 1890s. Stromsburgarea historical tornado activity is slightly above nebraska state average. Book publishers in nebraska book publishing directory. Interracial marriages, divorces, and abortions became the fodder for newspapers across the state. List of books and articles about nebraska history online. Casde stromsburg polk county virtual nebraska university. Discover all things about nebraska with our complete series of books. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance records, probate ticklers, and dockets.

Best time to visit stromsburg figure out the ideal time to visit stromsburg by checking the seasonal weather details below. We have published numerous awardwinning titles, including the anthology times of sorrow, times of grace 2003, which received two nebraska book awards, and nebraska presence. View a map of all nebraska historical markers, browse historical marker map marker text. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in stromsburg cemetery in stromsburg, nebraska, a find a grave cemetery. Stromsburg headlight newspaper archives, mar 4, 1943, p. Written by william cutler and published by andreas in 1882, this. This group had a leader named lewis headstrom, who was a real estate agent. Read stromsburg headlight newspaper archives, apr 6, 1933, p. Three classes will be provided by reap trainers in march, april, and may. Nebraska library commission the atrium 1200 n street suite 120 lincoln, ne 685082023 directions 4024712045 8003072665 nebraska only fax. An anthology of poetry, which won a nebraska book award for a poetry anthology. His history of the nebraska conference of the augustana lutheran church is the.

Stromsburg, ne real estate stromsburg homes for sale. By 1931, stromsburg was the only town in polk county to have a library building. Populism, progressivism, and the transformation of nebraska politics, 18851915 by robert w. Every sunday morning as believers in jesus christ, the father and the holy spirit we gather together to celebrate our god. The hottest months are typically july and august, while december and january are the. Niehs, 91 apr 21, 2020 elaine esther ekstrand, 91 apr 16, 2020. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more. Guide to polk county, nebraska ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. The stromsburg public library has a collection of unique history and genealogy books available for your family.

Zillow has 7 homes for sale in stromsburg ne matching. Younkers collectors edition greatest moments in nebraska corhuskers football history younkers collectors edition by texas footballepic sports corp. An interesting chapter was written in stromsburgs history in 1916 when an attempt was made to relocate polks county seat. His wife, eva, born in 1855, was a native of pennsylvania. Stromsburg real estate stromsburg ne homes for sale zillow. From the ancient remains of native settlements, to houses of founding fathers, the civil war, and beyond, nebraska has plenty of history. Get the latest news and information from the conference.

Stromsburg public library and the stromsburg chamber of commerce are joining with the rural enterprise assistance program reap to bring training to stromsburg. Stromsburg is beautifully located in the heart of the blue river valley, six miles. Stromsburg is 50 miles northeast of grand island, 68 miles northwest of lincoln, and 100 miles west of omaha. Stromsburg white pages stromsburg phone directory lookup. Stromsburg is a city in polk county, nebraska, united states.

The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. The election, while causing a great deal of concern, did not get the twothirds majority required for the change. Stromsburg, the swede capital of nebraska as proclaimed by governor frank morrison in 1964, is located 20 miles north of interstate 80 on 81. Book the dala house a wonderful destination in stromsburg, nebraska stay at this vacation home in stromsburg. Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including wifi and parking. Genealogy stromsburg public library nebraska libraries on the. The genealogy club meets in the stromsburg public library meeting room the last tuesday of each month at 7 pm. New look for the stromsburg public library catalog posted on april 27, 2020 by monicatidyman no comments v we will be making the switch to a new library system after 5. Official 125 year history book of stromsburg nebraska. Sehnert, 2000 book at the best online prices at ebay. The stromsburg public library contains 15,000 volumes of books.