| Arcadia,
Nebraska, which has a population of 359, is located in Valley
County near the Middle Loup River on Highway 70 between Ord
and Broken Bow. Arcadia is an hour northwest of Grand Island
and Kearney. The town was laid out in 1885. It was named by
Mrs. Samuel Hawthorne, an early Postmistress. The name means
"a region or scene of simple pleasure and quiet."
As the population grew, churches and schools were built.
Congregations were established in the 1880's for Methodist,
Congregational, Catholic and Baptist denominations. Eventually,
churches were constructed in the town proper. An Independent
Bible Church was also later organized. The Catholic Church
was destroyed in the 1974 tornado. In 1933, the school house
burned and was replaced by the present structure. Pioneer spirit has kept Arcadia alive. Many
third, fourth, and fifth generation families still reside
there.
Every five years, a school alumni gathering is held
over the 4th of July. Arcadia has unbelievable strength to
draw people together, from coast to coast, who's roots bring
them home! Arcadia truly is "A Home to Come Home
to!"
Huskie Wall of Fame Inducts Three for 2008 |
The Selection Committee for the Arcadia Public School’s Huskie Wall of Fame inducted three new members for 2008. The inductions were made during Arcadia’s Annual Fall Festival. The committee would like to release the detailed information on each inductee which resulted in their being selected for the honor. View More Information
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For more information about Arcadia, contact:
Vicki
Bauer Phone:
(308) 789-6184 |
Alison
Garrelts
Phone:
(308) 789-6177 |
Village of Arcadia
Phone:
(808) 789-6552 |
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