Nebraska Counties: Banner by ric Gustafson
Banner County was established in 1888. It's county seat is Harrisburg. Some of Nebraska's largest cattle empires were started in this county. One of the first cattlemen in Western Nebraska was Edward Creighton and his brother John. In 1870, Texas cattle came to the county. In 1882, Creighton was bought out by the Bay State Livestock Co. Bay State bought land south of the North Platte River. They also bought land in Kimball County. The company built a new ranch along Pumpkin Creek. The county was named Banner because it's residents wanted it to be a banner county for the state. Things to see in Banner County include nearby Wildcat Hills and the Banner County Museum.
research help: ' Nebraska 150 years through 93 counties' by David Hendee
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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