Gothenburg Pony Express Rodeo and Fourth of July Celebration
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The Pony Express Rodeo and Mutton Busting Contest, Calf Scramble, Beer Garden, and Fourth of July Fireworks are all major attractions of this annual event, which draws visitors from across the state. 7pm nightly. Freedom Night, veterans and military invited for free.
Gothenburg Pony Express Rodeo and Fourth of July Celebration
Phone : 308-537-3505 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : chamber@GothenburgDelivers.com
Web: www.gothenburgdelivers.com
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
Pony Express Station
The Sam Machette Station was used as an early fur trading post/ranch house along the Oregon Trail southwest of Gothenburg before it was used as a Pony Express station during its operation between April 1860 and November 1861
Gothenburg, NE Pony ExpressVeterans' War Memorial
Located on the west shore of Lake Helen, this memorial is a reminder of sacrifices made by veterans and their families of all wars. The names listed commemorate local residents who gave their lives. World War I:
Gothenburg, NE MemorialsPony Express Mural
The Pony Express galloped through the West in 18 short months before Nebraska gained statehood. The historic value of those early times is being preserved in Gothenburg, which was named Pony Express Capital of Nebraska in 1991
Gothenburg, NE ArtsFirst Presbyterian Church
In August of 1904, the ground on which the church now stands was purchased for the sum of $450. Ground was broken in August 1905 and the original building was competed in early 1907. At that time, the total cost of the building was $5,650. The beautiful stain glass windows are original.
Gothenburg, NE Historic ChurchesSwedish Crosses Cemetery
For over a century, three unique crosses have been a lasting symbol of the Swedish heritage of Gothenburg. In the early 1880s, Peter and Anna Berg, along with Anna'
Gothenburg, NE Cemeteries