Sidney, Nebraska

Potter Depot Museum

The UP depot was moved back to Potter in 1991. After much restoration, it was opened to the public in 1996. It houses UP Railroad memorabilia as well as an agricultural room and other items. It is open by appointment only as well as special events in Potter.

Historic Downtown District

Take 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.

Sidney, NE Tours

Carnegie Library

Andrew Carnegie awarded the city of Sidney $6,500 for the construction of this library which served Sidney from 1914 to 1965

Fort Sidney Complex

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

Largest Flag

This War Memorial, located in Legion Park, commemorates veterans from all American wars and houses one of the country's largest American flags which measures 20' x 38' on its 140' flagpole.