Chester, population approximately 300, is located in Thayer County on the Nebraska-Kansas state line where Highways #81 and #8 intersect.

The town of Chester was established when the Republican branch of the Burlington Railroad reached this area in the fall of 1880 and needed a station at this location. It was given the name "Chester" for Chester A. Arthur, 21st president of the United States. Platted by the Lincoln Land Company, the town was located "on the divide" between Rose Creek to the South and Dry Creek to the North, about three miles from each. Thus, while the early settlers had easy access to water, they did not have a problem with flooding as many towns did.

Students, kindergarten through 12th grade, attend Thayer Central Schools in Hebron, NE.

Chester is served by Thayer County Law Enforcement, located in Hebron. The Thayer County Sheriff can be contacted at 402-768-6139 or 911 for emergencies.

Chester is served by a 20 member volunteer fire department.

Several E.M.T.’s and first responders provide emergency medical and ambulance services to the Chester, Hubbell and Byron communities. For emergencies call 911.

L.E.O. Club

Chester Legacy Group

Church Organizations

Church Youth Groups

Baseball and Softball teams

Chester has two churches to serve the spiritual needs of the Chester community.

Water is supplied by the Village of Chester’s wells.

Electricity is supplied by Nebraska Public Power District. 1-800-422-7754

Natural Gas is supplied by Kinder Morgan Inc. Energy. 1-800-363-0012

Telephone service is provided by Great Plains Communications. 1-888-343-8013

Cable service is provided by Galaxy Cablevision. 1-800-365-6988

The nearest public airports are twelve miles to the north in Hebron, NE and twelve miles to the south in Belleville, KS. The nearest commercial airport is one hundred miles to the northeast in Lincoln, NE.

The Thayer County Health Services is located twelve miles north from Chester, this skilled nursing facility provides a broad array of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. These services include x-ray, laboratory, physical therapy, labor and delivery, surgery, cardiac rehab and respiratory care.

The Chester Medical Clinic is staffed by the Thayer County Health Services.

For appointments call: 402-768-7203

AGP---402-324-5475 (Grain Elevator)

Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home---785-527-2222 (Mortuary)

Boettcher Enterprises---402-324-5771 (Ag Chemicals and Fertilizer)

Breland Auto Service---402-324-5230 (Tire, Oil Changes & etc.)

Chester Garage---402-324-5804 (Irrigation Dealer and Farm and Automotive Repair)

Chester Insurance Agency---402-324-8784 (Insurance)

Chester Medical Clinic---402-324-7101 or 402-768-7203 (Medical Clinic)

Chester Pig---402-324-5121 (Hog Confinement)

Chester Senior Center---402-324-5271 (Senior Center)

Foote Cafe---402-324-5674 (Cafe)

Foote Service---402-324-5364 (Gas Station)

Gary’s Paint & Body---402-324-8295 (Body Shop)

Gillett Artistries---402-324-5166 (Art shop)