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Niobrara, Nebraska

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)

Crofton - Bogner's Historic Argo Hotel and Bed and Breakfast: Restored 1912 red brick hotel now a hotel, steakhouse, and lounge. 211 W. Kansas St. 402-388-2400.

Niobrara - Niobrara River Bridge: Built in 1929 to replace 1902 bridge across the river.

- Rad Sladkovsky (Z.C.B.J.): Located in the Pishelville or "Second Bottom" Bohemian community, first settled in 1869-70.

Santee Indian Reservation - Pilgrim Congregational Church and Manse (1870-71: Served as both chapel and training school.

- Church of Our Most Merciful Saviour (1884): Only surviving Episcopal mission.

Verdel - Ponca Fort Site: Occupied 1790-1800.

Verdigre - Commercial Hotel (1900): Beautifully restored two-story hotel today offers dining and features antiques and quilts. Excellent example of hotels built between 1854-1900. 217 Main St. 402-668-2386.

- Gross State Aid Bridge: One of the few intact state aid structures remaining.

- Verdigre Heritage Museum Complex: Features Czech heritage and community history. Corner of Second Ave and Main St.

- Z.C.B.J. Hall: 1904 Opera House. 401 Main. 402-668-2391.

Wausa - "Old Sweden in Knox County": Home-crafted Swedish symbols, historic homes and commercial buildings and three century-old churches. 402-586-2311.

Winnetoon - Winnetoon Jail (1907): Early 20th century small community jail. 402-847-3368.

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:

Niobrara, NE Indian Heritage

Pilgrim Congregational Church and Manse

Constructed in 1870-71, this building served as both a chapel and a training school. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Niobrara, NE Historic Churches

Mormon Monument

In 1846 Newell Knight, his family, and a company of Mormons left Nauvoo, Illinois to search out a home in the Rocky Mountains. Due to hardships, the group could not go on and they built a fort of log cabins by the Niobrara

Niobrara, NE Monuments


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

Things to do near Niobrara, NE

Arboretums

Fremont has four arboretums: Clemens Park - 16th Street and Luther Road

Fairplay Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...

Historic Places in Cedar County

Hartington - Cedar County Courthouse (1892): Romanesque Revival style. ...