Prairie Lakes Region, Nebraska
In 1820, Stephen Long, explorer and military man, called this country the Great American Desert. Today, he'd be shocked to discover dozens of man-made lakes and huge reservoirs complementing the grassy plains of the region. Nowhere is the relationship of man and the land more poignantly realized than Nebraska's Prairie Lakes Country. This relationship becomes even more evident in the excellent museums, historic homes and memorable personalities of the area such as Willa Cather and Senator George Norris. It's a country rich in history and personality that you'll enjoy getting to know and returning to year after year.
Explore Prairie Lakes Region
Soldiers Memorial
Located on the South lawn of the Courthouse the memorial reads, "IN MEMORY OF THE DEFENDERS OF OUR COUNTRY, 1861-1865 and the Spanish American War, 1898-1900"
Erected by the city of Grand Island, 1913
Grand Island, NE MemorialsMansion on the Hill
An authentic Victorian style home listed on the National Register of Historic Places , the Mansion on the Hill was Ogallala?s finest residence when it was completed in 1887
Ogallala, NE Historic HomesErnest A. Calling House
Ernest A. Calling, a pioneer businessman of Gothenburg, hired L.J. Anderson to build this distinctive Queen Anne style home in 1907. Born in Klipp, Sweden, in 1870, Calling emigrated to the United States in 1889
Gothenburg, NE National RegisterTrinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Evangelische Lutherische Dreinenigkeit Kirche - National Register of Historic Places
Plans for the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church were adopted in 1890, but construction did not begin until 1894
Grand Island, NE Historic ChurchesGloe Brother Service Station
The Gloe Brother Service Station opened in 1933 and remains at its original location in Wood River. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places,it's unique historical contribution has been preserved for use by the Heritage Bank.
Wood River, NE National RegisterSherman Reservoir Camping
An abundance of recreation sites are located intermittently around the reservoir offering primitive camping at 360
, NE CampingFirst United Methodist Church
Welcome to Beaver City's First United Methodist Church. Enjoy the chimes coming from the bell tower on Sunday mornings immediately before and after the worship service. Feast your eyes on the magnificent stained glass windows of the church.
Beaver City, NE Historic BuildingsMuseum of Nebraska Major League Baseball
St. Paul's Baseball Museum is devoted to illustrating the careers of 114 Major League Baseball players with Nebraska roots. All 114 players have made it to the Major Leagues of American Baseball. Five have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame: Grover Cleveland Alexander - 1938
St. Paul, NE MuseumsGosper County Courthouse
Gosper County was organized in 1873 with Daviesville the first county seat. The community retained that standing until 1884 when a county election made Homerville the county seat. With construction of the Burlington Railroad in the county beginning in 1886
Elwood, NE Historic CourthousesWestside Park, Golf, and RV Campground
The Westside Park is the area to head for when one wishes to enjoy a cool and refreshing swim in the newly-rebuilt pool. There is the regulation size pool and a nice shaded wading pool for the smaller children.
Beaver City, NE ParksTheatre of the American West
Republican City is proud to offer tourists and residents a professional repertory theatre company. The Theatre was established in 1991 as an additional attraction in the county. The Republican City Theater Board welcomes you to Harlan County and hope you enjoy the show!
Republican City, NE Theatres