ABOUT SPENCER
A Village in Northeast Nebraska
Situated along Hwy 281 in Northeastern Nebraska, Spencer is perfectly situated for people looking for residential, agricultural, industrial, and outdoorsman lifestyles. Easy to access the beautiful Fort Randall Dam that provides one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy the abundance of outdoor recreational activities.
Gorgeous plain sunrises, homemade dining options, local pub, coffee or shopping. Downtown Spencer offers plenty to find ample opportunities for business and quality living. These are just a few of the reasons why people choose to live and work in Spencer.
History
Taken from the book "Spencer and Surrounding Area History Book: Home For One Hundred Years 1891 - 1991".
Spencer is in an area that was once part of the Dakota Territory, which itself was once part of the original Territory of Nebraska. In 1890, transfer of Boyd County from Dakota Territory to the Territory of Nebraska was proclaimed because of a request to straighten the Nebraska-Dakota line. Boyd County was officially proclaimed a county in Nebraska in 1891.
Situated on a beautiful elevation that rises gradually from Ponca Creek, very near the geographical center of the country, the location for Spencer was chosen to utilize the water available from the creek. The corporation includes 160 acres and was named for an army captain of one of the original men who platted the town. Spencer was incorporated March 5, 1892.
The school district was organized in the fall of 1891, with the post office and the town's first church being established that same year. The railroad came to Spencer in the fall of 1902. An electric light system was installed in 1911, with sewer system and paving following in 1920.
The book contains quite a bit of interesting information and pictures from Spencer's first hundred years; if you have a chance to check it out, it's worth the read.
Stay Up to Date
Newspaper: Spencer Advocate, issues published each week and distributed on Thursday. To subscribe, contact John Wells at the Spencer Advocate, 402-589-1010
Radio: KBRX 102.9 FM located in O'Neill covers Boyd County news. Listen to their station or see their website for announcements.
Facebook: Several Facebook pages are in place to share news about things going on in and around Spencer. See the Spencer Business Directory page for business Facebook links, and the Spencer Organization Directory page for organization or general community Facebook links.
Hard copy fliers: Event organizers frequently place hard copy fliers with details about their events in the post office lobby, bank lobbies, grocery store window, and gas station gathering room. Other good places to check include the senior center bulletin board and village office.
This website: Spencer Community Economic Development (SCED) members will work to keep this website updated with current information and news regarding our business and community happenings.
School website: Visit the Boyd County Public Schools website for information about school events and activities.
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Why Spencer?
"Growing up, Dexter and I were both raised in a farming/ranching family only about 15 miles apart. Being high school sweethearts, we could never imagine leaving the place that shaped us. Small town living, dedication, and a strong work ethic were instilled in us for both caring for our land and close knit community. It’s all either of us have ever known. We never wanted to leave our roots, rather we wanted to plant our roots even deeper into the community by keeping our family in the place we love. It is our hopes and dreams that our own children will choose to stick around Spencer to not only carry on our family name, but carry on the traditions Spencer and Boyd County has to offer. The future of Spencer is the children within our community. We are living the small-town American dream, and we want to continue the traditions only small town America is capable of having. Spencer is not only an outstanding community. Spencer is our HOME."
Dexter & Brittany Black Family
