Chadron

Chadron is a city in Dawes County in northwestern Nebraska, surrounded by grasslands and forested hills. It is home to a major state college and several schools that shape the educational offerings in the region.

The settlement began in 1884 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad laid tracks through the area from Omaha to Wyoming. This railroad connection brought growth and new residents to the region.

The Museum of the Fur Trade sits where the old Bordeaux Trading Post once operated, showing objects from the fur trade era of North America. You can see how traders and trappers worked in this region.

The city has medical facilities, a small airport, and good road connections to other places. Most of the main facilities are centered downtown and walkable from one another.

In 1893, a famous horse race started here heading to Chicago, with hundreds of cowboys competing for a thousand-dollar prize and entry to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The race captured the adventurous spirit of frontier times.

Location: Dawes County

Inception: 1884

Elevation above the sea: 1,030 m

Website: http://chadron-nebraska.com

GPS coordinates: 42.82750,-103.00306

Latest update: December 15, 2025 08:23