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address:614 Main Street Alma, NE 68920 phone:308-928-2242 website:City Of Alma email:

Events Calendar

Tuesday, November 17th

City Council Meeting

when:5:30pm, Alma, NE
venue:Alma City Hall

Thursday, November 19th

Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting

when:7:00pm, Alma, NE
venue:Alma City Hall

Tuesday, December 1st

City Council Meeting

when:5:30pm, Alma, NE
venue:Alma City Hall

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History:

Alma was first settled in 1872 and named in honor of the daughter of N.P. Cook, one of the first six men who settled at the town site. In 1879 the first newspaper was established and during the next two years, the Burlington and Missouri Railroad was built in the area aAlma Historynd the town grew rapidly to over 300 residents.

The town continued to grow as an agricultural center throughout the first half of the Twentieth Century, and in 1952, the Harlan County Reservoir was completed, providing irrigation and flood control throughout the region in addition to year-round fishing, boating and camping opportunities. Establishment of the park areas near the dam enhanced the already bountiful hunting in the area.