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Genoa, Nebraska

On an August evening in 1880, a small group of concerned Christian people gathered in the home of Mrs. Martha Matson. They hoped to establish a place for worship in the young village of Genoa. Until this time, there were no churches in this small community and these people were aware of the need for a church.

For many months worship services were held in the Pawnee Government Building, which also housed over 15 families, the greater part of the village population. In April 1881, a plan was adopted and $50 was raised to send a member back to her home in Massachusetts to raise funds to build a church in Genoa. She returned with $1,000. In the spring of 1882, ground was broken and after many delays the church building was dedicated on May 8, 1883.

Through over 100 years the church has continued and has received its renovations of heating, plumbing, lighting, fixtures and furniture, and stained glass windows. Today, as when first organized, the church continues in new paths to best serve the spiritual needs of the people in this changing community.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

U.S. Indian Industrial School Museum

Founded in 1884, the U.S. Indian Industrial School was located on 320 acres in the town of Genoa. Opening with only one building, the school grew to include thirty-nine structures on 640 acres and a maximum student population of 600

Genoa, NE Indian Heritage

Wright Site - NHR

Sometime between A.D. 1600 and 1750

Genoa, NE Archaeology

St. Rose of Lima Church

St. Rose of Lima church is of Gothic architecture, its arches pointing heavenward like hands pressed together in prayer. Built in 1951, this building is the new St. Rose, an imposing stone structure that replaces the frame church made inadequate by the rapid growth of St. Rose of Lima parish.

Genoa, NE

Genoa Historical Museum

The Genoa Museum contains one of the largest collections of Pawnee weapons, tools, relics, and artifacts. The Exhibit is from the Allen B. Atkins Collection.

Genoa, NE Museums

Genoa Site - NHR

After nearly three decades of Sioux harassment and epidemic diseases, all four bands of the Pawnee Confederation agreed by an 1857

Genoa, NE Archaeology

Things to do near Genoa, NE

Crofton Courts Arboretum

This salute to nature has continued to grow over the years. The Northside Park includes Arbor Walkway and the Memorial Rose G...

Lewis and Clark SRA Hunting

Hunting, in season, is allowed on the rec area, beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day, except that the Weigand-Burbach area i...

Gallery 92 West

"The Gallery" includes two main floor galleries. Exhibits of local, regiona...

Whitetail Run Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days...