Pioneer Country, Nebraska
From original homestead cabins to the architectural wonders of the State Capitol, the Land of the Pioneers is a rich and exciting land to explore. Historic attractions and events in the river towns of the east complement the prairie experience, ethnic cultures, and modern highlights found in towns and cities to the west. If variety is the spice of your life, you'll love touring this area.
Explore Pioneer Country
Quarry Oaks Golf Course
Opened in September 1996 on the site of an old limestone quarry, this 18-hole, championship course is considered the state's most beautiful and challenging course. Carved out of a forest, the 7,000-yard layout, with steep, sloping fairways, uses a quarry as a water hazard.
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Ashland, NE RecreationSuperior Country Club
Superior is proud of its professionally designed nine-hole golf course, with watered greens, fairways and tee boxes. Out-of-town guests are welcome. Green fees are $10.00 for one round or $15.00 for all day. Limited cart rental is available. (Tuesday afternoons are Women'
Superior, NE Golf CoursesKehlbeck Farmstead - NHR
The Kehlbeck Farmstead, located near Avoca, is a remarkably well-preserved farmstead composed of twenty-three buildings illustrating an early twentieth century general farm operation. Noteworthy buildings include the two-story frame house, built in 1907
Avoca, NE National RegisterJohn Holman House
The two-and-one-half-story brick house was built about 1983 by John Holman, a wealthy farmer and landowner in the Humboldt area in Richardson County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Humboldt, NE National RegisterRichardson County Recreation Areas
Verdon State Recreation Area - Verdon, NE - 30 acres - Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass; electric motors only, primitive camping, rehabitation conducted in 1999. 1/2 mile west of Verdon.
Cornhusker Scout Recreation - Humboldt, NE
Falls City, NE Recreation
Roman L. Hruska Meat Animal Research Center
Scientists at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) develop new technology in order to increase the efficiency of livestock production and benefit consumers. The MARC was authorized by Congress on June 16, 1964
Clay Center, NE Research CentersLimestone/Independence Day
The annual Limestone/Independence Day Celebration is a combined celebration of two former events, Limestone Days and Fourth of July.
Weeping Water, NE Festivals
Chief Tecumseh
The town of Tecumseh, Nebraska was named after the great Shawnee (Shawenese) Indian Chief Tecumseh born in 1768. At the moment of his birth a comet flashed low across the sky. His father, who was a respected Shawnee warrior named Puckesinwa, named his son "Tecumseh" or "
Tecumseh, NE Indian Heritage"Hanging of Elizabeth Taylor and Tom Jones"
On a cold March night in 1885
Clay Center, NE Cemeteries