Valentine Attractions
Valentine (pop. 2,800) began as a town on the Sioux City and Pacific railroad line in 1883. The town is named for E K Valentine, who was a Nebraska Congressman.
Cherry County Historical Society Museum
The Cherry County Historical Society Museum in Valentine features historic artifacts and photos. A log cabin owned by the first postmaster has period furnishings.
Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
The Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge features skeletons and bone fragments that were dug from fossil beds on the refuge. These include the long-jawed mastodon and three-toed horse. They were in the area from 13 million years ago to the last ice age, about 12,000 years ago.
Herds of bison also roam the grasslands along with elk. Fort Niobrara was built in 1879 to keep the peace between the settlers and the Sioux Indians.
Herds of bison also roam the grasslands along with elk. Fort Niobrara was built in 1879 to keep the peace between the settlers and the Sioux Indians.
Niobrara National Scenic River
The Niobrara Valley offers a landscape of resources with ranches and farms. The western portion of the river has over ninety waterfalls and the upper section is an excellent area for canoeing.
Niobrara National Scenic River
Box 319
Valentine, NE 69201-0319
United States
Box 319
Valentine, NE 69201-0319
United States
Phone 1 (402) 336-1901
Fax 1 (402) 376-1949
