Benkelman, Nebraska
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26miles North of Benkelman28miles Northeast of Benkelman
Situated on the Republican River, Swanson Lake offers boaters and fishermen 4,794 acres of crystal clear water at top conservation pool. Nearly another 4,000... continue
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Texas Trail Canyon State Historical Marker
The Texas Trail Canyon State Historical Marker marks the canyon which served as a checkpoint for cattle which passed through this area as part of the cattle drives from Texas to Ogallala, Nebraska in the late 1880s. It is said that 150,000 cattle were moved through here in 1886
Benkelman, NE Historical Markers
General Custer State Historical Marker
General Custer in Nebraska State Historical Marker marks the area where Gen. George Armstrong Custer commanding six companies of the 7th Cavalry camped June 22 to 30, 1867. As dawn broke June 24, Custer'
Benkelman, NE Historic Markers
Things to do near Benkelman, NE
Windmill State Recreation Area
A display of antique windmills which tower over exceptional camping facilities near small, picturesque lakes. Park ground...
McCook Community College
McCook Community College, Nebraska's oldest two-year college, occupies an attractive eight-building campus in the northeast r...
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