Travel & Tourism

Farnam, Nebraska

1farnam Farnam is located in southwest Dawson County with Lincoln County one-half mile west and Frontier County one-half mile south.

Keystone, situated two miles east of where Farnam is located today, was the original site of the early settlers of Farnam who later moved to what is Farnam.

Farnam was named in honor of Henry Farnam, a railroad builder and philanthropist who was born in New York in 1803.

Community activities each year include a community carnival February 23 and Founder’s Day, a weekend of activities set for June.

Also in the spring is an annual Easter Egg Hunt for the smaller children.

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Places to Go

Farnam, 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