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Orchard, Nebraska

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Located in the northwest part of Antelope County, Orchard, Nebraska 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.

The community of Orchard lies in the heart of farming country. The village is fortunate to have a large grain terminal served by the Nebraska Northeastern Railway line to transport the corn and grains produced in the region to market.

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.

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