Brule, Nebraska
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18miles Northeast of Brule
Nearly everything about Lake McConaughy is big. At full storage of 1,948,000 acre-feet, Big Mac is 22 miles long, 4 miles wide for quite some distance from the dam, and 142... continue
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California Hill
California Hill was climbed by thousands of emigrants heading west during the covered wagon migrations of 1841-1860. Most were bound for Oregon, although California became the destination for many travelers after gold was discovered there in 1848
Brule, NE Landmarks
Diamond Springs Station Site
In 1859, the firm of Russell, Majors, and Waddell constructed this Pony Express station on a low terrace overlooking the South Platte Rover. After the Pony Express ceased operation in 1861, Diamond Springs was a stage and freight station under the ownership of Ben Holladay. A
Brule, NE Landmarks
Beauvais Ranche Station Site
Following a career with Pierre Chouteau, Jr. and Company, Geminian Pierre Beauvais established his own trading post in 1849
Brule, NE Landmarks
Things to do near Brule, NE
O'Fallon's Bluff
Conestoga wagons on the Oregon Trail were forced to follow a very narrow trail between the bluff and the Platte River. ...
Stockville's Notables
A number of former residents achieved state and national prominence: * Heading the list is former Governor Frank Morri...
Medicine Creek Camping
Facilities at Medicine Creek for camping and picnicking range from the most modern to just the essentials. Shady Bay Campg...
Cedar Run ATV Trail
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Harlan County Tourism have completed work on a new 470-acre ATV and dirtbike trail at t...