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to Arapahoe

Nestled in the heart of Furnas County in southwest Nebraska, Arapahoe is a vibrant rural community with deep roots and a big heart. Since its founding in 1871, our town of just over 1,000 residents has blended small-town charm with a strong sense of pride and progress.

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Upcoming Events

FREE Movie Matinee
Sat, Dec 20
The Crystal Theatre - Arapahoe, NE
Our second FREE Movie Matinee of the season! How The Grinch Stole Christmas
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FREE Movie Matinee
Sat, Nov 29
The Crystal Theatre - Arapahoe, NE
Classic family entertainment... at the movies!
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Merry & Bright
Sat, Nov 29
Arapahoe
Merry & Bright is Arapahoe's annual kick off to the holiday season! Join us for small town holiday charm with family friendly activities, good eats and shopping all to support local!
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Halloween Parade
Fri, Oct 31
Start at Ella Missing Comm Center
Arapahoe's Annual Halloween Costume Trick-or-Treating Parade in downtown Arapahoe!
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Supporting small businesses. Strengthening our community.

Shaping the future of our citizens.

The Arapahoe Chamber of Commerce is currently made up of 55 small businesses who serve the community and surrounding areas.

1871

On May 10, 1871 a party of men known as the "Arapahoe Town Company" promoted and led by Captain E.B Murphy, established the town of Arapahoe, along the Republican River Valley.

School district 18 was formed in 1874 and by 1880, 100 students were crowded in the one room log building. By 1883 the school building, a church, and the post office were being utilized to teach 150 students.

The Arapahoe Chamber of Commerce was officially incorporated on December 14, 1967 with the first meeting documented in a June 2, 1910 issue of The Public Mirror.