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Wahoo boasts a proud honor roll of its Five Famous Sons: Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Samuel "Wahoo Sam" Crawford; Pulitzer Prize winner, Dr. Howard Hanson; artist and author, Clarence W. "Herk" Anderson; Nobel Prize winner, Dr. George Beadle; and movie maker, Darryl F. Zanuck. Today, people of all ages enjoy Sam Crawford Field.
Downtown Wahoo also offers a variety of shops and boutique specialty stores such as Loerchs Jewelry and Gifts, Simons Home Store, Wahoo Pharmacy & Gifts, Warehouse Surplus & Variety, Nebraska's Bridal Outlet, and local favorite For the Hip Chick.
The Hanson House is one of the historical places of note in Wahoo. At the corner of 12th and Linden streets in Wahoo, this simplified Queen Anne style home was built in about 1888 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was the childhood home of Dr. Howard Hanson (1896-1917).
The Saunders County Courthouse is an impressive structure that appears on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1904 and remains in use today as the primary base of operations for Saunders County Government. The beautiful adornments make this building a must-see attraction for anyone interested in architectural history. Original adornments still in place include beautifully painted wall frescos in the District Courtroom and Saunders County Board of Supervisors room, tiled floors and ornately carved woodwork. A memorial to the USS Wahoo, a submarine that was lost during World War II, is located on the east lawn of the courthouse. The Courthouse is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays. For more information, contact Saunders County Register of Deeds Don Clark at 402-443-8111.
The Saunders County Museum located on Highway 77 in Wahoo, one block south of the Saunders County Courthouse; holds many events throughout the year and unviels new historical treasures. It offers exciting attractions with both indoor and outdoor exhibits that document the history of Saunders County and its people. Among the main attraction inside the museum building itself are a serious of exhibits, each dedicated to one of Wahoo’s famous sons: Baseball player “Wahoo” Sam Crawford, Composer Howard Hanson, Artist and Author C.W. Anderson, Nobel Prize-winning Scientist George W. Beadle and Hollywood Mogul Darryl F. Zanuck. This summer series of exhibits feature each of Saunders County’s communities will continue. The museum’s summertime hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is also a gymnasium, meeting room, tanning room, whirlpool and locker rooms. It is open Monday through Thursday 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission prices are based on age, and monthly memberships are available.
Alternatively, if you're looking for something fun to do outdoors, check out the Wahoo Aquatic Center; or if you prefer something a bit more low-key, pick up a good book from the state-of-the art Wahoo Public Library and enjoy yourself at the recently redesigned Smith Park.
A local icon was torn down in May of 2007 when the Presbyterian Church on the corner of Seventh and Linden Streets in Wahoo was demolished. It was beyond repair, but served as a multiple-use place for many since the congregation left the building in 1963. The Wahoo State Bank celebrated 75 years in 2007.
Despite the City of Wahoo's relatively small size, Wahoo also offers several churches and other places for worship, including New Hope Bible Church, First Presbyterian Church - Wahoo, Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Wahoo, First United Methodist Church - Wahoo, First Congregational Church - Wahoo, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo Community Church, and the Cornerstone Baptist Church - Wahoo.
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