COMMUNITIES
Welcome to Bancroft!
Established in 1884, Bancroft is a quaint village located in the Northeast corner of Cuming County, Nebraska.
The Bancroft Community Park, shared with the Bancroft- Rosalie baseball, football, and softball field, picnic shelters and public restrooms have been recently remodeled so you can sit down and enjoy food and beverages with family and friends after those big games. The park also has two RV sites with electrical and water hookups located on the Northwest side. To check availability and rates please contact Ru-De’s Mini Mart at (402)648-3360. Other fun outdoor activities include the Logan Creek Kayak access point located at 2029 24th Rd. This access point is open to the public for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
The Village of Bancroft is home to the John G. Neihardt Educational Center, where the poet lived many years and would write many of his poetry pieces in his study located near the educational center. Visit the John G. Neihardt Center website to see more information.
In need of food and beverages? Stop in at The Lazy Archer, Double J. Saloon, or Ru-De’s Mini Mart to fix your cravings!
Visit Bancroft today!
Picture credits to West Point News and Vanessa McCain.
Bancroft-Rosalie Public School offers a low teacher/pupil ratio for a greater learning experience. The school is accredited by the State of Nebraska and Educational Service Unit No. 2. The Village of Bancroft recently passed a $18 Million bond to make updates such as: new class rooms, community fitness area, new gym and locker rooms, music room, security updates, updates to the Rosalie gym and enclosed bus stop, and SO MUCH MORE!
Education is important to the residents of Bancroft with many of the residents pursuing higher education after their high school graduation.
3% obtain an Associate’s Degree
9% obtain a Bachelor’s Degree
8% obtain a Professional Degree
Northeast Community College (NECC) has an extended campus located in West Point, which is only 18 miles away. NECC is equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms, computer lab facilities and advanced health and science labs and offers a wide variety of courses and continuing education courses.
There are several other colleges and universities within close proximity to Bancroft for higher education degree/certification requirements.
An Industrial Park is located within village limits for future business growth. The leading employers are:
Bancroft – Rosalie Public Schools
Farmers Elevator
Transportation to and from the community is easily attainable due to the village being surrounded by three state highways. Highway 77 to the East, Highway 51 to the South and Highway 16 to the Northeast. Access to Interstate 29 & 80 is easily accessible.
Railroad and waterway transportation are both in close proximity.
Cuming County Public Power District was created in 1936 to enhance the lives of people in the area. CCPPD provides non-profit retail electrical energy to nearly 4,000 meters.
Black Hills Energy provides gas services to 1.2 million customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Cable ONE is your one-stop cable TV, internet and phone service provider. It is the 7th largest cable company in the U.S. providing service to over 800,000 customers in 21 states.
Ru-De’s Mart~ 1988 NE-16, Bancroft, NE 68004 (402) 648-3360
Hours: Monday-Sunday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
The Lazy Archer~ 312 Main St, Bancroft, NE 68004 (402)648-3398
Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Friday & Saturday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Double J Saloon~ 310 Main St., Bancroft, NE 68004
Hours: Tuesday- Sunday 3:00 pm – 2:00 am