Introduction to Holdrege, Nebraska
Holdrege, Nebraska, in Phelps county, is 144 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska and 188 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska.
Holdrege History
Holdrege is in Phelps County. It is also the county seat of Phelps County. Holdrege was first settled in by the Swedes in the 1880s. It was named after George W. Holdrege, who was the general manager of the Burlington, Chicago and Quincy Railroad Company. Holdrege was incorporated as a village in 1884.
Holdrege and nearby Attractions
- Museum of Nebraska Art
- Trails and Rails Museum
- Museum of Nebraska Art
- Willa Cather State Historic Site
- Fort Kearny State Historical Park
- War Axe State Recreation Area
Things To Do In Holdrege
Local churches include the North Park Assembly of God Church, the All Saints Catholic Church, the Bethel Lutheran Church and the Trinity Evangelical Free Church. One can also visit parks like the Holdrege City Park, Keifer Field and Jaycee Field from Holdrege. The city hosts festivals like Silver Run every June and the Phelps County Fair every July.
Holdrege Transportation
Kearney Municipal Airport is nearby.
Holdrege Higher Education
Central Community College, the University of Nebraska at Kearny, Northeast Community College and Fort Hays State University provide programs in higher education.
