Village of
Talmage
507 5th Street
Talmage, NE 68448
Phone: (402) 264-3715
Carol Bruggeman - Clerk
Office Hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
8:00AM to 12:00PM
"Talmage is near the southern border of Otoe County, just off of Nebraska Highway 67 and about twenty miles from Nebraska City, Syracuse, Tecumseh and Auburn. An agricultural area, it lies within the Nemaha River valley near Spring Creek, Wilson Creek and the south Branch of the Little Nemaha. This area was selected by early pioneer settlers for its fertility and resources.
The early farmers in our community were nearly all Germans who immigrated from their native land or moved here from settlements in nearby states. Following the Civil War, discharged soldiers came west looking for homesteads. By 1880 many people had made their home in the area. Getting their crops to market became a problem. The Missouri-Pacific Railroad started to build a line from Kansas City to Omaha. Land was donated by Clark Puffer so a town could be built near the planned railroad depot. The first train arrived in March 1882 with a load of lumber and a caboose for passengers.
The town was founded (platted) on March 2, 1882 with many lots sold. The population by 1895 reached between 800 and 900 and was described as ‘upright, industrious, reliable and public spirited’ by the editor of The Talmage Tribune (Vol 14 No.43)." (1)
Cemeteries:
Churches:
Charter Oak Christian Church
Talmage, NE 68448
Faith Lutheran Church
108 Carol St.
Talmage, NE 68448
(402) 264-2425
St. John's United Church of Christ
4403 'O' Rd.
Talmage, NE 68448
(402) 259-4215
Zion United Church of Christ
302 Carol St.
Talmage, NE 68448
(402) 264-2965
History:
Organizations:
American Legion Post #246
Talmage, NE 68448
405 Main St.
Talmage, NE, 68448
(402) 264-3875
Publications:
Talmage History (1882 - 2007)
The Talmage History book was compiled by members of the Talmage community and is currently being offered to the public by the Talmage Area Action Group (TAAG). This book covers Talmage's 125 year-old history from its very beginning in 1882, when Talmage became a major stopping point for the Missouri-Pacific rail line, and concludes in 2007. The book hosts 128 pages dedicated to the history of this prosperous Otoe County community, 172 pages of family biographies, and 154 pages worth of photographs of Talmage's citizens and facilities throughout its history.
This book is available for $42.00 ($30.00 for the book itself, and $12.00 for shipping and handling). If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact Elaine Hauberg with the Talmage Area Action Group at: rh70740@windstream.net.
Works Cited:
(1) Alma Rohlfing (2009). 'Talmage Biography', Talmage, Otoe County, Nebraska.
