U.S. Troops first occupied a temporary camp known as Sidney Barracks in the summer of 1867 to protect Union Pacific Railroad construction crews. The post was officially established in November 1867. In 1869
Sidney, NE MuseumsThe community's railroad heritage is reflected in this local history museum. The museum is a restored Union Pacific Depot and displays horse buggies, antique furniture, historical clothing, and more.
Sidney, NE MuseumsAndrew Carnegie awarded the city of Sidney $6,500 for the construction of this library which served Sidney from 1914 to 1965
Sidney, NE Carnegie LibrariesTake a walk through the past and discover the historical buildings of downtown Sidney. The 44 buildings include many that are registered with the National Register of Historic Places. Below are just a few of the buildings you can see in this beautiful piece of history in Sidney.
Rebecca Winters was born in New York State in 1802 and was a pioneer in the Church of the Latter Day Saints. In June of 1852...
The first and greatest robbery of a Union Pacific Train took place near Big Springs on the night of September 18, 1877. The l...