Aurora (Nebraska)

Hamilton County

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Aurora is a city and the county seat ( county seat ) of the Hamilton County in the U.S. state of Nebraska.

History

Seven settlers to found in 1871 the target in Hamilton County a new city, the county seat should be. However, the group broke up and so were two settlers, Robert Miller and Nathanial Thorpe, left. They founded the city in June 1871, in a prominent place, stood out on the two poplars from the otherwise flat prairie. Already in the spring of 1872 the place consisted of 18 houses, including a school and a hotel. The most eventful year in the history of Aurora was 1879: The Burlington & Missouri River Railroad connected the city to the rail network, telegraphy was now possible and a postal service regularly brought letters. In addition, was released the same year the first newspaper "The Aurora Republican ," and opened the first bank. An agricultural association bought 40 acres of land southwest of the city, where stables and an amphitheater for 500 people was built (1889 ). By 1885 Aurora had 1,175 inhabitants. The Hamilton County Courthouse was completed in 1895 after the first minor had been destroyed by fire. By the year 1909 created three other banks, so there were times four banks simultaneously in place.

Geography

Aurora is located at the point where Nebraska State Route 14 and U.S. Highway 34 intersect. About four kilometers south of the Interstate 80 runs from east to west.

Demography

According to census of 2000 Aurora has 4,225 inhabitants, of whom 2,011 men and 2,214 women

Others

• A famous person who attended school in Aurora, was the inventor of the stroboscope Harold E. Edgerton.