Devil's Nest

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Devil's Nest is a designated scenic area noted as a hideout for Jesse James and other famous outlaws. Rumors have it there is still $30,000 in hidden gold buried in the Devils Nest! In your adventure of reaching this point, you will no doubt understand why this was such a good hiding place.

Located by taking a rural road north off Highway 12 east of Niobrara towards the City of Santee. It is best located by asking directions once you have reached Santee.

Lewis and Clark Visitors Center

Niobrara, NE Recreation

Niobrara Museum

Included in the displays and items of our interesting past in the museum are:

Collections of items from Niobrara and surrounding area
Documents of the three Niobrara towns' activities
Niobrara, NE Museums

Chief Standing Bear

Ponca Chief Standing Bear merely wanted to fulfill a promise; instead, he became part of one of the West's most famous trials. The Chief's son, like many of his tribe, had taken ill after being forced onto a reservation in Oklahoma. On his deathbed, the son uttered a final wish:

Niobrara, NE Indian Heritage

National Register Sites in Knox County

Bloomfield - Pospeshil Theater (1906): Elaborate pressed tin ceiling, fanciful woodwork.

- Carnegie Library: Being transformed into a museum. 402-373-4771

Center - Knox County Courthouse (1935

Niobrara, NE National Register

Outdoor Mural

This 140 ft. mural on the north side of the museum building was painted by Keith Knutson of Niobrara and Blane Berg of Verdel. It was funded by the Historical Society and represents approximately 200 years of history from Lewis & Clark days to the
Niobrara, NE Arts

LASR.net Homepage

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lewis and Clark Visitors Center

Niobrara Museum

Chief Standing Bear

National Register Sites in Knox County

Outdoor Mural

Things to do near Niobrara, NE

Bloomfield City Park

Lyons City Park and RV Camping

Pelican Point State Recreation Area

Knoell-Bang Farmstead

Vanberg Park & Golf Course