On March 1, 1867, Nebraska was admitted into the union as the 37th state. Adams County was formed that same year and organized in 1871. In celebration, the Hastings Museum and the Adams County Historical Society have chosen to do something a little different. We are honoring those who have helped in the development of Adams County and the state of Nebraska. “Honorable Mentions: 150 Years of Adams County History” features the short biographies of 17 past and present citizens of the county who have made contributions in the fields of agriculture, arts and literature, economics, medicine, human rights, and politics. The exhibit is designed to feature the stories of these individuals as the centerpieces. Please take the time to read the stories of these incredible people and their places in our history. The biographies have been written to highlight the key points of the person’s life. If you would like more information about a person, please contact the Adams County Historical Society.
to those who helped contribute to the research and development of this exhibit:
Scott Carstens, Hastings Tribune
Leslie Vollnogle, Longyear Museum
The Mary Eddy Baker Library
Amy Hafer, Hastings Public Library
Mary Sauers, Nebraska Library Commission
Carla Post, The Pauline Project
Elizabeth Terry
Rosalie Anderson and Family
Ted Smith, Jr. and Family
Audrey Parigi and Family
Jim Hamil
Alex Hamil
Melanie Werner
Eileen Harman
Vicki Hinrichs, T & L
Bradie Schulz
Adams County Historical Society Staff and Board