Like many American cities, West Point can trace its history through advances in transportation. As the railroads offered expedited travel, industries and families followed the trails across the country and built communities along the way. Professional football players, including Super Bowl V hero Thomas Guinne “Tom” Goode, corporate executives, and legendary musicians have all called West Point home. This town is anything but sleepy, offering a big entertainment punch and fun for all ages.
One major landmark that will capture your eye is the large windmill that stands above the city parkway. An unofficial symbol of the town, the windmill first appeared in the area during the 1970s when a local cattle ranch erected one above a water well. The large structure caught the attention of travelers as they approached the city. When the Prairie Arts Festival incorporated the windmill into its logo, visibility grew as the local festival took on national acclaim. In 1992, after learning of the namesake city that also sits on fertile prairie ground, the city of West Point, Nebraska, donated the windmill that stands above the city today.
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