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 S...
The Ponca Tribe
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 for...
Chief Standing Bear
Union Memorial - "Sacred to the memory of the boys who wore the blue from 1861 - 1865.
Loss of Lives: North, 359,529 -- South, 349,556"
Foreign Wars Memorial - "Soldiers who died overseas - Dixon County"
Ponca, NE Memorials
The Adam's House was built in 1882 by E.D. Ayers, a druggist in Ponca in the nineteenth century. In 1904, the house was purchased by Sam and Della Adams who had farmed in Silvercreek Township for several years prior to purchasing the house. In 1934
Ponca, NE Museums
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
The blacksmith shop was built in 1901 by C.O. Cook, who operated his business for over thirty years. The building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Ponca, NE Museums
This brick structure, faced on three sides with stone, was constructed in 1913, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the second to last library to be built with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie. It now contains over 7,712 volumes.
Ponca, NE National RegisterValley View Golf Course - Clubhouse, range, carts. 1126 Country Road X (402) 721-7772
Lewis & Clark is a prime area for bird watchers, especially for bald eagles. For birders in the area, a checklist of birds is...