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  • Fort Sidney Complex

    Fort Sidney ComplexU.S. Troops first occupied a temporary camp known as Sidney Barracks in the summer of 1867 to protect Union Pacific Railroad construction crews. The post was officially established in November 1867. I...
    Fort Sidney Complex
  • Lodgepole Depot Museum

    Lodgepole Depot MuseumThe community's railroad heritage is reflected in this local history museum. The museum is a restored Union Pacific Depot and displays horse buggies, antique furniture, historical clothing, and more....
    Lodgepole Depot Museum
  • Prairie Schooner Museum

    This local history museum features home-made steam engines, a restored log cabin, spinning wheel, antique organ, old tools, telephones, and more.

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    Prairie Schooner Museum
  • Potter Depot Museum

    Potter Depot MuseumThe UP depot was moved back to Potter in 1991. After much restoration, it was opened to the public in 1996. It houses UP Railroad memorabilia as well as an agricultural room and other items. It is ope...
    Potter Depot Museum

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Markers

Lodgepole and the Union Pacific Railroad

Sidney, NE Railroad History

Carnegie Library

Andrew Carnegie awarded the city of Sidney $6,500 for the construction of this library which served Sidney from 1914 to 1965

Sidney, NE Carnegie Libraries

Christ Episcopal Church

The Christ Episcopal Church was built in 1866 as the original church of Fort Sidney. This unique church blends past and present. Today parishioners worship where Indians and frontiersman came together in a spirit of love and cooperation.

Sidney, NE Historic Churches

Historic Downtown District

Take a walk through the past and discover the historical buildings of downtown Sidney. The 44 buildings include many that are registered with the National Register of Historic Places. Below are just a few of the buildings you can see in this beautiful piece of history in Sidney.

Sidney, NE Tours


Fort Sidney Complex

U.S. Troops first occupied a temporary camp known as Sidney Barracks in the summer of 1867 to protect Union Pacific Railroad construction crews. The post was officially established in November 1867. In 1869

Sidney, NE Museums

Things to do near Sidney, NE

Bergstrom Rock and Gem Collection

Mastodon bones and teeth are on display, along with several other fossils found in the Chappell area. Nature's beauty can be ...

Western Nebraska Mexican American Historical Museu

Aztec cooking utensils, stone building, Aztec and Mayan artifacts, local and Mexican cultural history, Mexican clothing, phot...