The "Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge" over the Missouri River is approximately 3000 feet long and 80 feet high over the river on the South Dakota side. It links Niobrara with South Dakota with about a 60 mile drive straight north to Mitchell, connecting Nebraska's Highway 14 with South Dakota's Highway 37.
This nine-hole course with grass greens was built on the old town site. Carts available for rent.
Niobrara, NE RecreationConstructed in 1870-71, this building served as both a chapel and a training school. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Niobrara, NE Historic Churches
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 HeritageThe old railroad bridge northwest of Niobrara provides a walking bridge from Niobrara to the Niobrara State Park. It was built in 1929 as a replacement for a 1902
Niobrara, NE National RegisterHometown Christmas Event The Downtown Christmas Stroll is an annual holiday evening of open houses presented by downtown...
Rootsweb:::::::::::::: Cuming County was formed by a territorial act approved March 16, 1855. Boundaries were redefined Febr...