Paxton, NE
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About Paxton
- • NFL player Zach Potter, a defensive end, was born in Paxton.
- • The original "Canteen" restaurant, a popular regional chain, started near Paxton.
- • The Union Pacific Railroad's transcontinental route established Paxton as a vital shipping point.
- • Local legend says a ghostly dog haunts the old schoolhouse, guarding forgotten secrets.
- • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s devastated crops and livelihoods around Paxton.
- • Named for Paxton, Illinois, it was established in 1886 along the railroad line.
- • With under 600 residents, it's smaller than most big-city high schools.
- • At 3,264 feet, the elevation offers vast views of the Nebraska plains.
- • Agriculture, particularly farming and ranching, are the backbones of Paxton's economy.
- • Paxton feels like a peaceful, slow-paced escape from modern life.
- • Though not in Paxton, the Denver Broncos are a popular team to cheer on in town.
- • Nearby Hershey High School has a strong football rivalry with Sutherland, just east.