Ponca, Nebraska
Trading Post Market
(402) 755-2214
Ponca, NE 68770
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:
Ponca, NE Indian Heritage
The wild west era where famous outlaws, horse thieves, lynch mobs and lawmen ruled is past. Today, along the Outlaw Trail, travelers are greeted by friendly folks as well as plenty of quiet hideaways.
Ponca, NE Trails
Union Memorial - "Sacred to the memory of the boys who wore the blue from 1861 - 1865.
Loss of Lives: North, 359,529 -- South, 349,556"
Foreign Wars Memorial - "Soldiers who died overseas - Dixon County"
Ponca, NE Memorials
Built about 25 years after Dixon County was established, the Dixon County Courthouse was built in 1883-84 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dixon County was established in 1858. Several communities competed for the county seat designation, including
Ponca, NE Historic CourthousesNebraska State Historical Society branch museum. Nebraska's only 19th century flour mill with the original millin...
This salute to nature has continued to grow over the years. The Northside Park includes Arbor Walkway and the Memorial Rose G...
Located immediately north of the Barnard Park district is the campus of Midland Lutheran College. Founded in the mid-1880s...
THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING JULY 27th - SEPTEMBER 9th Friday - Buck Night. Bet a Buck ($1.00 wagering) along with $1.00 dr...