Sargent Was Home to Two Former Nebraska Governors

Ezra Perin Savage

Here is one of Sargent’s claims to fame. Two of our town’s former residents once held Nebraska’s highest office.

Ezra Perin Savage was governor from 1901 to 1902. However before this time, he is credited with platting the original town of Sargent. You can read more about him at EP Savage Biography

Ralph Brooks

Ralph Brooks was governor from 1959 – 1960. He graduated from Sargent High School in 1916. You can read more about him at Ralph Brooks Biography

Below is a picture of Ralph Brooks from a 1915 Sargent Annual.