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Overton THE VILLAGE OF Overton O verton was settled in 1873 by the James M. Potter family and the post office was established on June 3, 1873. The community was named in honor of a government official who was in charge of men guarding construction workers on the Union Pacific Railroad. It continued to be part of the nation’s cross-country transporta- tion system as first the Lincoln Highway, and later U.S. Highway 30 passed through the community. A historic Lincoln Highway bridge is located just east of the village, visible between U.S. Highway 30 and the railroad tracks to the south. The bridge sits on the highway’s original location and has a logo on the outside wing wall. It was refurbished by members of the Overton Boy Scouts. Foster Lumber opened in 2004 and Flatwater Food & Auto provides a community-gathering place with gas, food and auto repair. Homestay Village offers eight one-bedroom apartments for the elderly and disabled, which are located only a block from downtown, the post office and the senior center where noon meals are served. The area attraction is the thousands of Sandhill cranes that congregate along the Platte River just south of town during their annual migration in March. Overton also has a monument to honor area veterans. For more information contact the Overton Village Clerk at 308-987-2433.
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