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Wood River is a city in southwestern Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,172 at the 2020 census . It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area .
Johnson's Ranche, also known as Wood River Center, was at the present site of Shelton, Nebraska. The original town of Wood River, named for the tree-lined river directly north, was platted around a station established here by the Union Pacific Railroad in 1866. Jackson moved his store to the settlement, and a log Catholic Church and settlers ...
came to Hall county in 1882. A native of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, born March 29, 1861, he began to teach school in Hall County when twenty-one years of age. In 1886 he was elected principal of the school at Doniphan, and in 1888 he was elected to the principalship of the Wood River schools. He served in that capacity until 1894 when he ...
Sep 19, 2017 · Johnson's Ranche, also known as Wood River Center, was at the present site of Shelton, Nebraska. The original town of Wood River, named for the tree-lined river directly north, was platted around a station established here by the Union Pacific Railroad in 1866. Jackson moved his store to the settlement, and a log Catholic Church and settlers ...
Jun 29, 2011 · included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844. Location. 40° 48.26′ N, 98° 39.289′ W. Marker is in Wood River, Nebraska, in Hall County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 30, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 30. Between S. Cameron & S. McGuire Roads.
Wood River, Nebraska is a small town located in Hall County. In addition to agriculture and manufacturing industries, it is home to the Wood River Aquatic Center and annual events such as Harvest Festival and Holiday of Lights parade. The town has a population of approximately 1,200 people. Discovering the Hidden Gems of Wood River,
