22 | Dawson & Gosper County Travel Guide 2024 Sumner THE VILLAGE OF Sumner Y ou are invited to visit Sumner, a northeast Dawson County community, located 20 miles northeast of Lexington. Sumner first appeared on the map activities on the Fourth include a volleyball tournament, boat race, car show, firemen’s barbecue, money pile, foot races, crafts, live entertainment, fireworks and more.
In September the community hosts a back-to- school picnic, and in December a Soup and Santa night. The Sumner Commercial Club, Sumner Saddle Club, Sumner EMT’s and Fire Department all work together to make these annual events a huge success. Sumner is the home of Tub’s Pub, famous for home cooking, such as chicken-fried steaks, prime rib and pie. Sumner’s community park is one of the nicest ones around, featuring a sod house and plenty of shade. A splash pad was installed in 2016. Sumner offers youth softball and baseball programs during the summer.
when the post office was established there on Aug. 6, 1889. Named for Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, an advocate of the abolition of slavery, Sumner was surveyed in June and platted in July of 1890. Located along the Wood River, the fun-loving folks in Sumner enjoy several community gatherings each year and work on community improvements with a team spirit. Annual activities include a community Easter Egg Hunt. The Fourth of July is celebrated in a big way with a rodeo on July 3 at 7:30 p.m. and another rodeo on July 4 at 1:30 p.m. A rodeo, dance and parade with 90-100 entries take place every year. Other
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Downtown Sumner, Nebraska Open six days a week • Closed Sunday Daily hot lunch specials Wednesday night specials Prime rib every Friday and Saturday night Let us cater your party or special event! 308-752-9925 Find us on Facebook and at www.tubspub.com
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