Welcome to the Official Web site of Chadron, Nebraska.

As Mayor of Chadron, I welcome you to the electronic gateway which accesses our vibrant community. Through the wonders of technology, you can get acquainted with an area rich in history and scenic beauty. I invite you to check out our city leaders, area institutions, organizations, city government, demographics and world renowned attractions.

Being almost 125 years young, Chadron and the surrounding area have been an integral part of the Old West’s folklore. I encourage you to use this web site to make plans to visit our quaint city. Stand on the steps of the Blaine Hotel, where the 1,000 mile Chadron to Chicago Horse Race began. Ride the dinner train and view the scenic Bordeaux region of the Pine Ridge area from a different perspective. Step back into the lives of the fur traders in the world-famous Museum of the Fur Trade. Sample the local cuisine and nightlife. See the blackened, fire-raged forest that brought a state together; then drive through thegreen forests that still remain pristine and inviting to campers, fishermen, hunters, and outdoorsmen. Shopping more your style? Chadron’s unique shopping and friendly atmosphere will surprise you. Golf where buffalo, pioneers, and famous Native Americans, such as Crazy Horse, once roamed.

Chadron is hospitality western style, where a handshake and a smile are genuine. It is a city where quality of life is not an afterthought, but a staple. You’re invited to come for a visit, but we welcome you for a lifetime. Your future vacation or living destination is only a click away.

Donald C. Granthom
Mayor of Chadron