For our history buffs out there, Bushnell was established in 1867 and was named after Cornelius Scranton Bushnell, one of the Union Pacific Railroad's Board of Directors. Bushnell was the last stop of the Union Pacific Railroad before reaching Wyoming. In 1886, the Post Office was established. Bushnell's mail kept getting sent to Rushville, Nebraska and vice versa, so the Post Office changed Bushnell's name to Orkney. It was later changed back in 1895. In 1907, Bushnell built its own water tower, JW Bogle built a general store, the Union Pacific Railroad Depot was moved from Ridge, Wyoming to Bushnell. Bushnell State Bank officially opened in 1910 and from 1910-1919 the Historic Highway 30 (Lincoln Highway) was established from New York to California. Highway 30 was American's first transcontinental highway. Businesses, banks, merchandise stores, a drugstore, grain elevators, pool halls, restaurants, and a cream station were all in place by the year 1920.
Bushnell, at the 2000 census had a population of 120 people.
The high plains are a perfect place to call home when you’re ready to escape all the big city bustle. Three regions host towns with unique histories, cultures, and lifestyles that blend metropolitan convenience and country charm.
Today’s global economy has made it easy take advantage of small town living without sacrificing big time career potential. Employers are always looking for highly qualified individuals to move their companies forward, and opportunities abound to open a business of your own.
