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Nemaha County Historical Museum


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Nemaha County Historical Museum The Museum is located in the former Nemaha County Jail on 6th and Nemaha Street. The two story brick building was built in 1879 and still contains the jail cells and the resident jailer's living quarters for visitors to tour. Two additional buildings were added to the east of this building to house the artifacts of the Historical Society.


Hours: By Appointment, May - October
Address: 113 N 6th
Phone: 785-336-6366
Our Email: nchs@rainbowtel.net
Our Website:nemahacountyhistoricalsociety.com/jail-3

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