Central City in Merrick County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Heber Hord House
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 11, 2021
1. Heber Hord House Marker (side 1)
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Built in 1906 and remodeled in 1923, this was the home of cattleman Heber Hord until his death in 1949. Hord was the only son of Thomas Benton (T.B.) Hord, who founded a livestock feeding company based in Central City. T.B. Hord began his career during the era of the great cattle drives and the open range, and the Hords played an important role in the birth of the modern livestock industry. The company became one of the world's largest livestock feeding operations by the early
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1900s, accommodating 16,000 cattle and 12,000 hogs by 1908. The Hords made pioneering use of technology and modern management practices, making their business a model for the industry. Heber expanded the company further and served for 25 years on the board of the directors of Omaha's Union Stockyards. He also supported the community through philanthropy, donating his father's house for use as a local hospital, and donating land for the city's library and post office.
Erected 2018 by Chris & Kirstin Fasbender; City of Central City; Merrick Foundation; and Nebraska State Historical
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 41° 6.976′ N, 97° 59.941′ W. Marker is in Central City, Nebraska, in Merrick County. Marker is at the intersection of 16th Street (Lincoln Highway) (U.S. 30) and 15th Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 16th Street (Lincoln Highway). Marker is located beside the sidewalk at the northwest corner of the intersection, overlooking the Heber Hord House, also at the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1505 16th Street, Central City NE 68826, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 9-11 Memorial Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Lone Tree (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Mormon Trail (approx. 1.4 miles away); Chapman Cemetery GAR Marker (approx. 10.7 miles away).
Regarding Heber Hord House. National Register of Historic Places #87002096. As of 1987, the house and carriage house were assessed as having retained their historic integrity. Because
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 11, 2021
2. Heber Hord House Marker (side 2)
Also see . . . Heber Hord House (Wikipedia). It was designed by Omaha architects Fisher and Lawrie, and built in 1906 by Heber Hord. Heber Hord lived in the Central City house until his death in 1949. The house was then occupied by his son Thomas Barge Hord, who took over the management of the family businesses. The T. B. Hord Grain company showed steadily declining profits from 1950 to 1957, and was liquidated, ending in 1963. Earnings for the Lakeside Ranch and for Hord and Son also declined significantly in the 1960s, and were liquidated in the early 1970s. The sale of the ranch in 1972 marked the end of Hord business operations. (Submitted on September 11, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 11, 2021
3. Heber Hord House Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 11, 2021
4. Heber Hord House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
