This
town is the county-seat of Hitchcock County, and
gets its name from the well-known Indian Agent of
the
same name, who died several years ago.
The
town is situated on the east side of Frenchman Creek,
at the point wher ti enters the Republican River,
or
rather on the second bottoms, rising from both of
these streams, and less than one mile from either.
A
fine view of both river and creek can be had from
the town site. To the north of the beautiful
terrace on which
the town is located, are bluffs which add much to
the picturesque view of the location.
Between
the two large streams, the town has plenty of water.