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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 MarkersMormon Pioneer Trail - Halfway to Zion

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Chimney Rock was the psychological halfway on the long trek to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. From this site, you will have a grand view of Chimney Rock and the North Platte River Valley on the Mormon and Oregon Trails.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/3/2008

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SW1.8 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersChimney Rock

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Landmark for early mountain men and later to pioneers and settlers rising 470 feet skyward along the Great Plate River Valley Road.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 9/15/1983

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SE9.5 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersCamp Clarke And Pony Express

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Quick Turnout West of Bridgeport Nebraska off of State Highway 92.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member StarBrand

location: Nebraska

date listed: 6/6/2006

last visited: 8/31/2007

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Nebraska Historical MarkersCamp Clarke Bridge And Sidney-Black Hills Trail

in Nebraska Historical Markers

This 1876 Bridge was built to improve the trail from the Union Pacific Railroad at Sidney, NE to the gold mining towns in the Black Hills.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/31/2007

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E12.6 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersNo. 79 - Mormon Pioneer Camp

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Historical marker located north of Bridgeport along US 385 commemorating a camp along the Mormon Trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/20/2007

last visited: 4/29/2009

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SE12.6 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersBridgeport, Nebraska - "Trail City, USA"

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Nebraska historical marker commemorating Bridgeport and the many wagon trails which passed through the area.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/20/2007

last visited: 8/28/2009

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SE15.5 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersCourthouse and Jailhouse Rocks

in Nebraska Historical Markers

The marker stands by Rt 88 at the side road leading to two famous natural landmarks.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP

location: Nebraska

date listed: 6/12/2008

last visited: never

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Nebraska Historical MarkersAmanda Lamme

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Historical marker commemorating the perils facing pioneers along the wagon trails. Marker is located along US 385 south of Brigdeport.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/20/2007

last visited: 8/28/2009

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W22.6 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersFORT MITCHELL, 1864-1867

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Fort built during the Indian Wars near Scotts Bluff, NE

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/28/2009

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SE24 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersMud Springs

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Marker for Pony Express Mud Springs station. Located down a sometimes muddy dirt road about 2 miles from Hwy 385. Near private property. a few picnic tables but not much else. The actual spring is still active.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member StarBrand

location: Nebraska

date listed: 6/6/2006

last visited: 5/12/2008

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SW24.7 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersMormon Pioneer Trail - The Rapture of Spring

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Early Mormon pioneers camp near here and explore the "Ancient Bluff Ruins" scenic horizon to the northwest.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/31/2007

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SE33.3 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersNARCISSA WHITMAN

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In 1836 Narcissa Whitman and Eliza Spalding, following the north side of the Platte on horseback, became the first white women to cross the American continent.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/28/2009

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NE35.4 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersAlliance Army Airfield

in Nebraska Historical Markers

The marker is near the site of a large World War airbase.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/30/2008

last visited: 1/31/2009

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SE38 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersDiscovery Oil Well - Marathon Oil Company

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Historical marker located on roadside pullout along US 385 between Sidney and Gurley

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/20/2007

last visited: 5/12/2008

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NW38.6 mi

Nebraska Historical Markers"THE GREAT SMOKE"

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Site of 1851 peace pipe smoke out for the purpose of making a treaty between the Plains Indian Tribes and the American Government.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/26/2007

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NW38.6 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersTHE HORSE CREEK TREATY

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Treaty of 1851 that established damages at $50,000.00 per year for 50 years caused by immigrants migrating through Indian Lands along the Oregon Trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/26/2007

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NW38.6 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersTHE HORSE CREEK TREATY - MAP

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Map of the Horse Creek Treaty signing site signed September 17, 1851.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/26/2007

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NW38.6 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersRoad to Zion

in Nebraska Historical Markers

70,000 Mormons passed by here between 1840s to 1860s on their way to their new Zion in Utah.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/28/2009

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Nebraska Historical MarkersSioux Army Depot Historical Marker

in Nebraska Historical Markers

This is a roadside marker with a description of the Sioux Army Depot which was in operation from 23 March 1942 until 30 June 1967.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member earthrooster

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/12/2008

last visited: never

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N40.1 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersThe Sidney-Black Hills Trail

in Nebraska Historical Markers

This marker stands along the route of a major freight wagon stagecoach trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/30/2008

last visited: 1/30/2009

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Nebraska Historical MarkersStateline Island

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Once an Island in the North Platte River, was the site of a water diversion project begun in 1887 for irrigation.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: 8/28/2009

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NE43.7 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersANTIOCH: POTASH BOOM-TOWN

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Historical Marker near Antioch

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date listed: 6/18/2008

last visited: 1/31/2009

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SE45.3 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersFort Sidney

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Nebraska historical marker located in Sidney commemorating the former Fort Sidney.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Nebraska

date listed: 8/20/2007

last visited: 5/11/2008

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SE46.5 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersPole Creek Pony Express Station

in Nebraska Historical Markers

A Historical Marker for Pole Creek No. 3 Station for the Pony Express in 1860 and 1861.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member earthrooster

location: Nebraska

date listed: 5/13/2008

last visited: never

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NE46.6 mi

Nebraska Historical MarkersBox Butte Country # 146

in Nebraska Historical Markers

Marker about Box Butte.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date listed: 9/2/2009

last visited: never

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