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Description:Nebraska is full of historical markers and they are a good way to learn a bit of history. The purpose of the historical marker program is to create awareness of historically significant and interesting sites in the state and to entertain travelers.
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Nebraska Historical MarkersBoot Hill, Ogallala, Nebraska

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Most, especially the cowboys, were buried with their boots on, thus the name Boot Hill.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red

location: Nebraska

date listed: 7/29/2007

last visited: 8/7/2007

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E0.2 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersCowboy Capital

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Marker by Mansion on the Hill Museum

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/23/2008

last visited: never

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E6.4 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersOgallala and the Platte Valley

in Nebraska Historical Markers

This marker is about the Overland Trail, the Platte Valley and the cowtown days of nearby Ogallala, Nebraska's Cowboy Capital,

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP

location: Nebraska

date listed: 6/3/2007

last visited: 10/6/2008

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E6.4 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersCourt House Rock, Chimney Rock and Scott's Bluffs

in Nebraska Historical Markers

This marker tells of landmarks that travelers, both historical and present day, will encounter along the Platte River road farther west.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP

location: Nebraska

date listed: 6/3/2007

last visited: 5/19/2007

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W13.5 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersCalifornia Hill # 313

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Marker about a hill on the way to the North Platte River.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date listed: 9/16/2009

last visited: never

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S15.6 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersWild Horse Spring

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Road side marker

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/23/2008

last visited: never

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W18.9 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersSAM BASS AND THE BIG SPRINGS ROBBERY

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Sam Bass and his gang robbed the Union Pacific train of $60,000 on September 18, 1877.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/14/2008

last visited: 9/2/2007

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W18.9 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersWaterman Sod House

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Sod house built about 1886 and lived in until 1989!

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/14/2008

last visited: 9/2/2007

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W19 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersThe Big Spring

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Spring used by Plains Indians for centuries was disovered by Oregon Trail pioneers.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/14/2008

last visited: 9/2/2007

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W19 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersThe Lone Tree

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Largest tree from Omaha to Denver.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/14/2008

last visited: 9/2/2007

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SE21.8 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersThe Texas Trail # 128

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Road side marker

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/23/2008

last visited: 9/5/2008

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NW22 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersWindlass Hill Pioneer Homestead

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Historical Marker by Windlass Hill

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/23/2008

last visited: 8/8/2003

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NW22.1 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersOregon Trail

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Covered Wagon and information area detailing wagons used when traveling the Oregon Trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Totalboard

location: Nebraska

date listed: 9/12/2006

last visited: never

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NW23.6 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersAsh Hallow

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Ash Hollow marker

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/23/2008

last visited: never

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NW28.2 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersTHE BATTLE OF BLUE WATER

in Nebraska Historical Markers

On September 3, 1855, the U.S. Army's 600-man Sioux Expedition, attacked and destroyed a Lakota village located three miles north on Blue Creek.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 5/16/2008

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N30.6 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersMill Camp Cabin

in Nebraska Historical Markers

This signboard is by a pioneer log cabin now located on the north edge of Arthur, NE.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP

location: Nebraska

date listed: 6/11/2008

last visited: never

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E32.8 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersThe Great Platte River Road

in Nebraska Historical Markers

This marker, describing emigrant travel along the Platte river, stands close to still visible wagon wheel ruts.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP

location: Nebraska

date listed: 6/7/2007

last visited: never

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E32.8 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersCrossing the Overland Trail

in Nebraska Historical Markers

This marker stands by the still remaining traces of the great Overland Trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP

location: Nebraska

date listed: 6/4/2007

last visited: never

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NW36.5 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersMonument to Pioneers - Garden County, NE

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Monument to Pioneers erected in 1931 By Garden County, NE

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/31/2007

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NW36.5 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersJOHN HOLLMAN GRAVE

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Only seven identifiable graves remain of an estimated at least 20,000 persons died on the overland trail. This averages ten graves per mile over the 2,000 mile trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/28/2009

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S45.8 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersChampion Water Powered Mill

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Historical Marker at Champion Mill State Historical Park

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/23/2008

last visited: never

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E48.7 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersHistorical Marker, Buffalo Bill Scouts Rest Ranch, North Platte, NE

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Wonderful piece of History.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member BackPak

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/29/2006

last visited: 5/28/2007

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E48.7 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersFORT McPHERSON

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Oregon Trail Fort along the Platte River in NE established in 1863.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 11/13/2007

last visited: 5/28/2007

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Nebraska Historical MarkersSIOUX LOOKOUT

in Nebraska Historical Markers

A lofty summit used as a lookout point to observe the activities unfolding in the Valley used as a corridor by all who passed through here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 11/18/2007

last visited: 8/28/2009

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Nebraska Historical MarkersNorth Platte Canteen, North Platte, NE

in Nebraska Historical Markers

WWII Canteen serving more than 6 Million GIs.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 6/4/2008

last visited: never

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