Dawes County Historical Society Museum

Genealogy & history research library, log house & barn, school, church & caboose, memorial gateway, county records books on intent to file for citizenship.

Getting There & Details

Admission
FREE
Hours
Weekdays & Sat., 10 am-4 pm, Sun.1-5 pm
Address
341 Country Club Road, 3 Mi So. of Chadron
Phone
308-432-4999
Map
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Open May 31 to Sept. 30 or by appointment

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