Gothenburg, Nebraska
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29miles Southeast of Gothenburg
While most lakes on Central's supply canal are canyon lakes, Johnson Lake was originally a natural depression or low-lying area when construction began in 1939.
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32miles Southeast of Gothenburg
Elwood Reservoir was formed in the late 1970s as part of a project to rehabilitate and modernize Central's E65... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Lake Helen
Foresighted citizens approved a bond issue in 1889 for construction of a 12
Gothenburg, NE Recreation
The Sun Theatre
The Sun Theatre was built and used as an opera house from 1909-1926. In 1927, the theatre was opened by Glen VanWey. Children were charged 10 cents and adults 20 cents for silent movies accompanied by an orchestra. The 1930
Gothenburg, NE Theatres
Pony 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 Arts
Veterans' 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 Memorials
Swedish 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
Things to do near Gothenburg, NE
Grand Island Little Theatre
Grand Island Little Theatre is home for community theatre in the Grand Island area. We have been going strong since 1960. Our...
Indian Meadows Golf Course
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...
Coufal Ridge Site
National Historic Landmark - Sometime between A.D. 1250 and A.D. 1450, prehistoric Indians of the Itskari Phase establ...