Paxton, NE

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.

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