Hershey, NE

About Hershey

• • NFL player Tristin Hoge, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was born in Hershey.
• • The 'Hershey Highway', a nickname for US-30, originated due to the town's location.
• • The Union Pacific Railroad's transcontinental route established Hershey as a vital stop.
• • Local legend says a buried treasure is hidden near Hershey's original town site.
• • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s severely impacted Hershey's agricultural economy.
• • It was named in 1904 for J.C. Hershey, a railroad official with the Union Pacific.
• • With 578 residents, the population is smaller than many nearby towns.
• • The town sits at 3,284 feet, offering views of the Nebraska plains.
• • Agriculture, specifically farming and ranching, forms the backbone of the economy.
• • Life here is peaceful, with a strong sense of community and open skies.
• • The Omaha Storm Chasers, a Triple-A baseball team, are the closest pro sports.
• • Hershey High School won the Nebraska Class D-2 state football championship in 2000.

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