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North Platte is a city in Nebraska. With a population of just under 25,000, North Platte is the largest community in Lincoln County, located in west central Nebraska.

In November of 1868, the rails of the Union Pacific Railroad reached the location of what is now known as North Platte. Situated between the North and South Platte rivers, just west of the confluence, the town was named by a flip of a coin to determine between North Platte and South Platte. North Platte was incorporated as a city in 1873.

In 1882, Col. Wm. F. Cody, known to the world as "Buffalo Bill", responded to the calls of local civic leaders and produced an Independence Day celebration known as the "Old Glory Blowout". He later developed this into his famed Wild West Show which toured throughout the world. The home he built while living in North Platte, known as Scouts Rest Ranch, is now a state historical park and is open to tour.

North Platte could have gone the way of many small towns in rural Nebraska, becoming a sleepy backwater, except for native Bill Jeffers. Jeffers rose from a "call boy" for Union Pacific, to become president of the railroad. He chose his home town of North Platte to build a reclassification yard. Union Pacific's Bailey Yard is now the largest railroad classification yard in the world. Nearly 4,000 employees service more than 150 trains per day, totaling nearly 15,000 rail cars.

During World War II, North Platte became famous for the North Platte Canteen. Volunteers met in early December 1941 at the Depot to greet what they thought was a train load of local troops headed for war. When the train stopped, it turned out to be carrying boys from Kansas instead of North Platte. After they got over their disappointment, townspeople offered all of the goodies they had collected to the Kansas boys. From this humble beginning, on Christmas day 1941, the North Platte Canteen opened it's doors. For the next 52 months, volunteers met every single troop train that came through town, day or night. By April 1, 1946, this all-volunteer effort had served more than 6.5 million service personnel.
 
People of North Platte
  • Danny Woodhead (born January 25, 1985 in North Platte, Nebraska) is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.  He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2008.  He played college football at Chadron State.
  • Dustin Elliott - 2004 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider.
  • Mobster Henry Hill used to work as a cook in North Platte
  • The popular big band leader Glenn Miller lived in North Platte during his childhood and started his musical career there when his father bought him a mandolin
  • Noted San Francisco Bay Area Disc Jockey Dr. Don Rose, was born and raised in North Platte and would frequently reference the city on his popular morning show
  • Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel was born in North Platte.
  • Danny Woodhead played high school football at North Platte High School. Woodhead went on to play college football at Chadron State College.  He set numerous records including the all-time rushing mark for any NCAA division level.  He also won NCAA Football- Division II's most prestigious award twice, the Harlon Hill Trophy, in both 2006 and 2007.
  • Chief Red Cloud, Sioux warrior, was born near North Platte in 1822.

Nebraska Facts

  • The worlds largest train yard, Union Pacific's Bailey Yard, is located in North Platte.
  • Nebraska was the home or birthplace of William Jennings Bryan, George Norris, Willa Cather, Mari Sandoz, John Neihardt, John L. Pershing, Edward J. Flanagan, William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Henry Fonda, Johnny Carson, Dick Cavett, Darryl F. Zanuck, Marlon Brando, Fred Astaire, Malcolm X and Gerald Ford.
  • Kool-Aid was created in 1927 by Edwin Perkins in the city of Hastings.

     

 

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Airport, North Platte Buffalo Bill's Ranch City of North Platte
Chamber & Development Cody Park Railroad Museum Community Playhouse
DRKU Farmers Market Great Plains Regional Medical Center
Golden Spike Tower Google Map IBEW 1920
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Living in North Platte Local Attractions Nebraskaland Days
Nebraska Game & Parks Nebraska.gov North Platte Canteen
North Platte Live Public Schools Rail Fest
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Animal Clinic - P.O. Box 1102, 1603 Rodeo Rd., North Platte, NE 69101, (308) 532-2246, email, (308) 534-7053.

Art's Service Center - If you drive it - We can fix it.  2101 Rodeo Road, North Platte, NE 69101, (308) 534-7268, email.

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Automatic Transmission and 4-by-4 Transfer Case - Service, Rebuild and Repair, North Platte, NE, call Andy at (308) 539-7323 or email.

Big Red Towing & Express Lube  2311 East 4th, North Platte, NE, (308) 532-1227.

C & D Plumbing & Heating Service - P.O. Box 894, North Platte, NE 69101, (308) 532-0968

Corn VIC's Popper - 1847 West A Street, North Platte, NE 69101, (308) 532-0323, (877) 244-6322, www.corn-popper.com, email, Facebook, Popcorn - Lunch - Specialty Drinks - Deserts - Gifts - Catering.

Do-It Best Center - 1021 North Jeffers, North Platte, NE 69101, (308) 534-3648, (800) 431-3649, "Everything you need and more...."  Kitchen Bath & Lighting Showrooms, Plumbing - Electrical - Paint - Wallpaper, Carol A. Brewer (Owner), www.ucan.doitbest.com, email.

Eakes Office Plus - 520 North Vince, North Platte, NE 69101, (308) 534-7800, (800) 356-8844, email.

Ellett's Automotive Inc - 111 E 11th Street, North Platte, NE 69101, www.elletts-automotive.com

Ford Specialist (Mechanic) - all makes & models, Josh Winchester, (308) 539-2039, email.
Jay Riddle Roofing - Your #1 North Platte Roofer
"No job too big or small, my wife and I, we do them all." 
 For all of your roofing needs just call.  Free Estimates - (308) 534-2461

King Buffet & Mongolian Grill - All You Can Eat, Eat In & Take Out, open 7 days a week, Mon. - Thur.: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm, Fri. - Sat.: 10:30 am - 11:00 pm, Sunday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Tel (308) 534-3683, 402 E. Leota Suite #1, North Platte, NE 69101. 

Maxwell's Off-Road Center, Inc. - 902 East 7th Street, P.O. Box 1151, North Platte, NE 69103, (308) 532-2198, email.  Performance Parts and Accessories for the Automotive Enthusiast, (Contact Tom / Matt - Motorcycles).

Mike's Motorcycle & ATV Repair - 2220 Prospect Drive, North Platte, NE 69101, (308) 534-4985, email.

NightLife - Entertainment band playing traditional country, rock & roll, and more.  For info, contact Barb & Roger Beckett, (308) 636-2210 or email - email.

North Platte Tree Care - Planting to Removal - Hedge Pruning, Stump Grinding, Firewood, Estate Clean-Up, Trashing Hauling.  Randal L. Schultz - Nick Schultz, (308) 532-5197.

Piano Tuning & Repair - (308) 534 -1801 or email, Piano Tuning & Repair (website) - 30 years of experience.  Electronic keyboard, organ and amplifier repair service experience, call or email Shermie.
Sam's Lawn Service - Sam Mohr (owner), 8336 S. Sagebrush Lane, North Platte, NE 69101, (308) 534-4133, website.
Seevers Auto Care Inc.  119 North Jeffers, North Platte, NE 69101, (308) 532-9903 - "Here to serve your commercial and family car repair needs.

Shermie at the Piano - (308) 534 -1801, Shermie at the Piano Website, email.  Pianist/Singer/Piano Teacher - 35+ years of experience.
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