Hooper, Nebraska • Est. 1876
Small Town.
Deep Roots.
Hooper is an Elkhorn Valley community where historic Main Street, agricultural tradition, local enterprise, and a big-hearted Fourth of July celebration all meet.
A Place Worth Knowing
Welcome to Hooper
About 15 miles northwest of Fremont on U.S. Highway 77, Hooper is rooted in the farms and communities of the Elkhorn Valley. The town was incorporated in 1876, and its story still shows in the brick buildings and original-style street lighting of the downtown historic district.
Hooper is small enough for a familiar wave and active enough to reward a closer look. Residents and visitors gather at Memorial Park, play a public round at Elkhorn Valley Golf Club, use the local library, eat and shop on Main Street, and come together each summer for an old-fashioned Fourth of July tradition.
Celebrate Hooper exists to help that story travel farther: to preserve the town’s history, support local places, welcome visitors, and keep building toward the next celebration.
Experience the Community
Four Ways Into Hooper
Start with the part of town that interests you, then stay long enough to discover the rest.
Plan a Visit
Find things to do, places to eat and shop, visitor essentials, and the growing Hooper business directory.
Open the Visitor GuideExplore the History
Follow Hooper from early settlement and incorporation through its schools, Main Street, families, and traditions.
Visit the History HubRead Hooper Stories
Read source-cited local history alongside practical guides for exploring and supporting the town today.
Read the BlogLook Ahead to 2027
The 150th celebration is now part of Hooper’s history. Follow along as the community prepares for July 4, 2027.
See the 2027 ScheduleHelp Tell Hooper’s Story
Know a local story, historic detail, visitor favorite, or business that belongs on this site? The most useful community guide is one the community helps keep current.
Send an UpdateBackground sources include the Fremont & Dodge County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the National Register of Historic Places nomination.