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Village · Cedar County · Population 22 (2020 census) · ZIP 68757 · Founded 1907 · Peak population 116 (1920)
About Obert
Obert is a village of 22 on the stretch where NE 12 and NE 15 run together in the far northeast corner of Cedar County, near the Dixon County line. It has Obert Park Campground, Faith Lutheran Church and a cemetery; the Brooky Bottom river access is about 7 miles north.
History
Obert was established in 1907 when the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway was extended through, and named for a railroad official. It was first called Oberton; the post office name was shortened to Obert on November 6, 1909, to avoid confusion with Overton, Nebraska.
The population peaked at 116 in 1920. St. Francis Catholic Church served the village from 1914 to 1951, and the Lutheran congregation, first called Our Saviors, is now Faith Lutheran. Obert uses the Newcastle ZIP code, 68757.
Highways and trails through Obert
| Route | One way | Other way |
|---|---|---|
| NE 12Runs together with NE 15 through Obert | West to Wynot (about 8 mi) and Hartington | East to Ponca (about 20 mi) |
| NE 15Runs together with NE 12 through Obert | North to the Vermillion–Newcastle Bridge into South Dakota | South to Laurel (about 23 mi) |
Nearby towns
| St. James | about 7 mi west | NE 12 |
| Wynot | about 8 mi west | NE 12 |
| Newcastle | about 9 mi east | NE 12 |
| Ponca | about 20 mi east | NE 12 |
| Hartington | about 21 mi southwest | NE 12 and NE 57 |
Things to see
Obert Park Campground · Obert Cemetery · Brooky Bottom river access · Wiseman WMA and Bow Creek Recreation Area, 7–9 mi northwest
Health care
No clinic; Avera Medical Group Hartington (about 21 mi)
Sources: U.S. Census; Wikipedia; NEGenWeb Cedar County post offices; Andreas, History of the State of Nebraska (1882); National Register of Historic Places; Nebraska Department of Transportation route mileposts. Distances marked "about" are estimates.
Obert Businesses & Places
7 listings in Obert.
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Outdoors & Recreation (1)
- Obert Park Campground — Campgrounds & RV Parks
Places to Visit (1)
- Obert Park Campground — City Parks
Government & Resources (2)
- Obert Post Office — Post Office
- Obert Village Office — City Hall
Agriculture & Farm (1)
- Butch's Propane, LLC — Propane
Automotive (1)
- Midstates Salvage Inc — Salvage Yard
Community & Faith (1)
- Obert Cemetery — Cemeteries
Utilities (1)
- Village of Obert — Water Utility / District