Days of '56 Rodeo
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The annual Day's of 56 Rodeo is held the last full weekend in June. The two day event draws cowboys & cowgirls from many surrounding states and includes a Queen contest, Arena Race & wholesome family entertainment.
Days of '56 Rodeo
Phone : 402-755-2568 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : rodeo@daysof56.com
Web: www.daysof56.com
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
Chief Standing Bear
Ponca Chief Standing Bear merely wanted to fulfill a promise; instead, he became part of one of the West's most famous trials. The Chief's son, like many of his tribe, had taken ill after being forced onto a reservation in Oklahoma. On his deathbed, the son uttered a final wish:
Ponca, NE Indian HeritageDixon County Courthouse - NHR
Built about 25 years after Dixon County was established, the Dixon County Courthouse was built in 1883-84 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dixon County was established in 1858. Several communities competed for the county seat designation, including
Ponca, NE Historic CourthousesThe Ponca Tribe
This has been the homeland of the Ponca Indians since earliest recorded history. In 1866, the Federal government signed the treaty of Fort Laramie, which transferred the land to the Sioux without the permission of the Ponca. Treaties made with the government in 1856
Ponca, NE Indian Heritage
Highland Oaks Golf Course
Highland Oaks Golf Course lying along the Missouri River's spectacular bluffs, combines a distinctive design with the Ponca State Park'
Ponca, NE Recreation