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
Included in the displays and items of our interesting past in the museum are:
Built in 1884, this one story church with board and batten siding is the only surviving Episcopal mission in the county. Services are still conducted with a beautifully wood finished interior. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Priest in Charge - Fr. David Hussey
Niobrara, NE Historic ChurchesThis nine-hole course with grass greens was built on the old town site. Carts available for rent.
Niobrara, NE RecreationThis unique monument to Columbus' first voyage to the new world is made from 10 large bells that are historically signi...