Devil's Nest

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Devil's Nest is a designated scenic area noted as a hideout for Jesse James and other famous outlaws. Rumors have it there is still $30,000 in hidden gold buried in the Devils Nest! In your adventure of reaching this point, you will no doubt understand why this was such a good hiding place.

Located by taking a rural road north off Highway 12 east of Niobrara towards the City of Santee. It is best located by asking directions once you have reached Santee.

Niobrara Museum

Included in the displays and items of our interesting past in the museum are:

Collections of items from Niobrara and surrounding area
Documents of the three Niobrara towns' activities
Niobrara, NE Museums

Ponca Agency and Art Gallery

Niobrara, NE Arts

National Register Sites in Knox County

Bloomfield - Pospeshil Theater (1906): Elaborate pressed tin ceiling, fanciful woodwork.

- Carnegie Library: Being transformed into a museum. 402-373-4771

Center - Knox County Courthouse (1935

Niobrara, NE National Register

Ponca Tribe Marker

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
Niobrara, NE Historical Markers

Outdoor Mural

This 140 ft. mural on the north side of the museum building was painted by Keith Knutson of Niobrara and Blane Berg of Verdel. It was funded by the Historical Society and represents approximately 200 years of history from Lewis & Clark days to the
Niobrara, NE Arts

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Niobrara Museum

Ponca Agency and Art Gallery

National Register Sites in Knox County

Ponca Tribe Marker

Outdoor Mural

Things to do near Niobrara, NE

Ponca SP Nature Activities

Ponca SP Swimming

Lewis and Clark SRA Hunting

Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center

John Henry Stork Log House - NHR