Travel & Tourism

Sumner, Nebraska

1sumner You are invited to visit Sumner, a northeast Dawson County community, located 20 miles northeast of Lexington.

Sumner first appeared on the map when the post office was established there on Aug. 6, 1889.

Named for Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, an advocate of the abolition of slavery, Sumner was surveyed in June and platted in July of 1890.

Located along the Wood River the fun-loving folks in Sumner enjoy several community gatherings each year and work on community improvements with a team spirit.

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Sumner, 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