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Niobrara, Nebraska

Bloomfield - Pospeshil Theater (1906): Elaborate pressed tin ceiling, fanciful woodwork.

- Carnegie Library: Being transformed into a museum. 402-373-4771

Center - Knox County Courthouse (1935)

Crofton - Bogner's Historic Argo Hotel and Bed and Breakfast: Restored 1912 red brick hotel now a hotel, steakhouse, and lounge. 211 W. Kansas St. 402-388-2400.

Niobrara - Niobrara River Bridge: Built in 1929 to replace 1902 bridge across the river.

- Rad Sladkovsky (Z.C.B.J.): Located in the Pishelville or "Second Bottom" Bohemian community, first settled in 1869-70.

Santee Indian Reservation - Pilgrim Congregational Church and Manse (1870-71: Served as both chapel and training school.

- Church of Our Most Merciful Saviour (1884): Only surviving Episcopal mission.

Verdel - Ponca Fort Site: Occupied 1790-1800.

Verdigre - Commercial Hotel (1900): Beautifully restored two-story hotel today offers dining and features antiques and quilts. Excellent example of hotels built between 1854-1900. 217 Main St. 402-668-2386.

- Gross State Aid Bridge: One of the few intact state aid structures remaining.

- Verdigre Heritage Museum Complex: Features Czech heritage and community history. Corner of Second Ave and Main St.

- Z.C.B.J. Hall: 1904 Opera House. 401 Main. 402-668-2391.

Wausa - "Old Sweden in Knox County": Home-crafted Swedish symbols, historic homes and commercial buildings and three century-old churches. 402-586-2311.

Winnetoon - Winnetoon Jail (1907): Early 20th century small community jail. 402-847-3368.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Niobrara Railroad Bridge - NHR

The 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 Register

Devil's Nest

Devil's Nest is a designated scenic area noted as a hideout for Jesse James and other famous outlaws. Rumors have it there is still $30,000 in hidden gold buried in the Devils Nest! In your adventure of reaching this point, you will no doubt understand why this was such a good hiding place.

Niobrara, NE

Gavins Point Dam

Gavins Point Dam, part of the 1944 Pick-Sloan Plan, plays an important role in the successful operation of the six main stem dams and reservoirs on the Upper Missouri River Basin. The dam was completed in 1957 at a cost of $51 million.

Niobrara, NE Recreation

Niobrara Museum

Included in the displays and items of our interesting past in the museum are:

  • Collections of items from Niobrara and surrounding area
  • Documents of the three Niobrara towns' activities

  • Niobrara, NE Museums

Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge

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, NE Memorials

Things to do near Niobrara, NE

Nolana School

Fremont Dinner Train

Cedar County Courthouse

J. D. McDonald House

Harder Hotel