Orchard, Nebraska EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY THINGS TO DO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESSES VILLAGE MEETINGS Opportunities Await Orchard, Nebraska, located in the northwest part of Antelope County, has an approximate population of 390. Two and one half miles south of Orchard, on the west side of the road is the highest point in Antelope County, approximately 2000 ft. Major cities in the vicinity include O’Neill, NE, 25 miles west; Norfolk, NE, 60 miles southeast; Sioux City, IA, 100 miles east and Yankton, SD, 80 miles northeast. EDUCATION In the fall of 2020 Orchard, Ewing, & Clearwater consolidated to form the Summerland School District. The district is currently building a new facility on the corner of 513 Ave & Summerland Road anticipating a fall 2021 opening with the consolidated school under one roof. Learn More > LIBRARY The Orchard Public Library contains over 13,000 items including books, dvds/videos, audio books, magazines, and local newspapers. Come get lost in our world of learning through books! Learn More > villageoforchard@gmail.com | P: 402.893.3811 | F: 866.370.6245 230 N. Windom | Orchard, NE 68764-0256 RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE COPYRIGHT © 2021 NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT

Orchard, Nebraska EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY THINGS TO DO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESSES VILLAGE MEETINGS History The original post office for Orchard was established in 1881 and was located one mile south and three fourth miles west of the main intersection of the town of Orchard. The post office was moved to its present location, 141 E 2nd, when the railroad came through about 1890. The Village was named Orchard because a fruit orchard was planted in the area. Orchard was often called the ‘Windmill Town’ because many of the families had their own wells with pumps, windmill power, and cisterns. Orchard grew steadily through the years with many established businesses and families. Today Orchard is a community proud of their heritage. Homes, schools, churches and the character of the people make up the backbone of Orchard. Orchard is a village of neighbors helping neighbors. villageoforchard@gmail.com | P: 402.893.3811 | F: 866.370.6245 230 N. Windom | Orchard, NE 68764-0256 RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE COPYRIGHT © 2021 NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT