West Point, with a population of 3,200, is the county seat of Cuming County.  It has become an area trade center.   In addition to the downtown retail area, the South 275 Plaza offers a wide variety of consumer goods to area residents.  Business and industry in the West Point region are very diverse, ranging from meat processing to manufacturing and retail sales.   New businesses have moved into the industrial tract, and others have expanded their operations.  Cuming County also has long been recognized both on the national and state level as a top livestock producing region.  The West Point community takes great pride in its civic endeavors.  Since the late 1970's, many new facilities have been built such as the John A. Stahl Library, West Point Municipal Building, St. Joseph's Retirement Community, Central Catholic Activities Center, and the Dinklage Medical Clinic.  There was great community spirit in raising the funds for these projects.

West Point also has great recreational facilities.  Wilderness Park is ideal for nature walks and hiking.   Timmerman Park has softball and baseball fields and tennis and basketball courts. Neligh Park offers accommodations for picnics and fishing. It also has playground equipment.  Near West Point is the Indian Trails Country Club for golf enthusiasts.

West Point has a very diversified economy with a strong agriculture, business and retail sector.  It has excellent medical facilities with a newly remodeled hospital and new medical clinic.   The school systems are noted for their high quality of education.  It is a great place to live!

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