Community Information

Clearwater was platted in 1888 by David Kilbell and Dewitt Clair. The town is nestled near the Elkhorn River with fertile farm and ranch land reaching in all directions. Clearwater is clearly a community whose economic base is ag production and agri-business. Clearwater is home to the Elkhorn Woodworks maker of custom cabinetry sold throughout the Midwest. Today you can enjoy the friendly service and safe life style of this thriving small town. Don’t forget to visit Clearwater’s museum with a unique collection of North American and African wildlife and area pioneer history. Come for the Big Rodeo in June with three days of rodeo action, street dances and entertainment. Water recreation, camping, hunting and fishing in the area is provided by the State Parks on the Niobrara and Missouri Rivers at nearby Gavins Point Dam. The Cowboy Nature and Recreation Trail provides hiking, biking and birding opportunities east and west as far as Norfolk and O’Neill.