Our Community General Information


Superior is near the geographical center of the United States, located in Nuckolls County, two miles from the Kansas-Nebraska border on State Highways 8 and 14. Located in the center of U.S. transportation routes including Omaha, Lincoln, Denver, Kansas City and Chicago which is just a days drive.

The City of Superior derived its name from early settlers who spoke of the "superior" quality of land stretching east and west along the Republican River Valley. It is an agricultural landscape that fills your vision with a multitude of color, a world of gentle breezes and peaceful sounds. Its is also a sportsman's paradise as our location offers some of the best deer, wild turkey, pheasant/quail hunting and exceptional fishing at Lovewell State Park which is seven miles south of Superior. Lovewell State Park is a haven for outdoor lovers who look for variety in their vacations offering a blend of camping, fishing, wildlife watching and other special events.

A look back into Superior's past reveals an abundance of history. William Louden, the founder of Superior, left Illinois in April 1871 and brought his possessions to Nebraska. The following year a dugout was constructed and the first post office called Riverton was opened; however, there was another town by that name so the name was changed to Superior which seemed more appropriate because of the lay of the land and it's surroundings. In the spring of 1875, the first store buildings and school house were built. The town was surveyed in 1875 but not incorporated until August 4, 1879.

Superior is fortunate to be the home of the Nuckolls County Museum, 612 E 6th. The Museum has 10 buildings of displays definitely preserving the past for the future. Relive the history of Nuckolls County and experience the wonder that only a museum can create.
www.nuckollscountymuseum.org

Superior is committed to honoring it's past. Proud to be the Victorian Capital of Nebraska, Superior celebrates its heritage each Memorial Day Weekend by hosting its annual Victorian Festival honoring Lady Evelyn Brodstone Vestey. The Nebraska farm girl who went on to become the highest paid female executive of her time and, who, later in life married an English Lord. Lady Vestey was a strong supporter of the Superior community her entire life and after her death, her ashes were sent back to Superior for interment, making her the only British nobility to be buried in the State of Nebraska.
www.victorianfestival.info

Superior is also known as the setting of Ben Sherwood's best-selling fictional novel, The Man Who Ate the 747. Within days of the publication, the book soared onto best-seller list across the country.

Superior is a community that believes in itself. Voters approved extending the city sales tax allowing for community improvements and the continuation of economic development effortshorse and buggy. Just recently our hospital, Brodstone Memorial, completed an 8 million dollar expansion, our airport completed a 600 foot expansion to the airport's 3,700 foot paved and lighted runway, the Superior Development Corporation sold their 20,000 square foot spec building- supporting the innovative expansion efforts of a reputable company already doing business in Superior. Also, scheduled for completion is an all new 6 million dollar elementary school and new Country Club located at the golf course.

Our downtown business district is on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic atmosphere of the business district has been blended with modernization with businesses constantly striving to achieve growth and expansion for life-long business retention.

Superior maintains its hometown USA environment while seeking ways to flourish in todays's modern society.