Travel & Tourism

Overton, Nebraska

Overton was settled in 1873 by the James M. Potter family and the post office was established on June 3, 1873.

The community was named in honor of a government official who was in charge of men guarding construction workers on the Union Pacific Railroad.

It continued to be part of the nation’s cross-country transportation system as first the Lincoln Highway, and later U. S. Highway 30 passed through the community.

A historic Lincoln Highway bridge is located just east of the village and was refurbished recently by members of the Overton Boy Scouts.

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Places to Go

Overton, Nebraska

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

Smith Falls State Park

Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest

Nebraska National Forest (Bessey Ranger District)

Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge

Fort Kearny State Historical Park

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

Champion Mill State Historical Park and Recreation Area

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park and State Recreation Area

Arthur Bowring Sandhills Ranch State Historical Park

Bailey Yard & The Golden Spike Tower

Nebraskaland Days in North Platte

Various attractions around North Platte

Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center

Ft. McPherson National Cemetery