Niobrara, Nebraska
Upcoming Events in Niobrara Nebraska
- Alumni Reunion - Niobrara
- City-wide Garage Sales - Niobrara
- Ponca Indian Pow Wow - Niobrara
- Presbyterian Church Octoberfest Turkey Supper - Niobrara
- Annual Christmas Craft Fair - Niobrara
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 ArtsThe "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, NE MemorialsBuilt in 1884, this one story church with board and batten siding is the only surviving Episcopal mission in the county. Services are still conducted with a beautifully wood finished interior. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Priest in Charge - Fr. David Hussey
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 J. Alan Cramer Interpretive Center offers not only an exceptional view of the park, but it also highlights people and pla...