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Nebraska County Countdown: 49 Howard County

Named after Union General Oliver Otis Howard, Howard County was organized in 1871. It was originally settled by the Paul brothers, who were Scouts for the US Army. They remarked on the beauty of the area, and determined to start a settlement there. The land there was originally all railroad land and part of Hall County. St. Paul is the county seat. There are also several villages; Boelus, Cotesfield, Cushing, Dannebrog, Elba and Farwell.

One of the best reasons to visit Howard County was the Tractor Pull in Boelus. I got to see one of Lyle Nelson’s last runs there in 2006. He ran a pulling tractor until he was 84, his last machine a quad-turbo monster named “Born Loser”. Unfortunately, in 2015 a puller ran out the back of the track, had a malfunction, and ran over some people. The next year, the organizers decided not continue hosting the event.

Notable Natives of Howard County

Roger Welsch, acclaimed author, lives in Dannebrog.

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