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|  100th Meridian
in Nebraska Historical Markers 100th Meridian is 1st marjor goal of the transcontinental railroad. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 8/15/2006 last visited: 1/30/2011 |
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|  Cozad, NE Mural of Rural Life
in Murals Mural of rural life and times around the Cozad, NE area by the Cozad Art Club. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 3/6/2006 last visited: 6/20/2006 |
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|  Pony Express Station - Cozad NE
in Pony Express Monuments Willow Island Pony Express Station was built in 1949 on the south bank of the Platte River south of Darr. It was moved to its present location in Cozad NE in 1938. posted by: Peter and Gloria location: Nebraska date approved: 9/11/2008 last visited: 9/17/2009 |
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|  Central Platte Valley
in Nebraska Historical Markers This marker presents a summery of the history of Dawson County and the Central Platte Valley. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 6/7/2007 last visited: 12/19/2010 |
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|  Pony Express Riders
in Murals Located in the town of Gothenburg, NE at the corner of Lake ave. & 9th st. posted by: beagle39z location: Nebraska date approved: 7/5/2007 last visited: 8/22/2009 |
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|  The Chamber of Gothenburg, NE
in Time Capsules Gothenburg, NE Chamber time capsule posted by: beagle39z location: Nebraska date approved: 7/5/2007 last visited: 8/8/2007 |
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|  Dissected Loess Plains
in U.S. National Natural Landmarks The town of Gothenburg, NE was built atop these Loess (wind blown silt) deposits.
This site is among the thickest (200+ feet) in the Great Plains Natural Region and in North America. posted by: beagle39z location: Nebraska date approved: 7/6/2007 last visited: 6/9/2010 |
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|  Gothenburg Pony Express Station - Gothenburg, NE
in Official Local Tourism Attractions This relocated Pony Express station is easily found from Interstate 80. posted by: cldisme location: Nebraska date approved: 7/30/2010 last visited: 8/17/2000 |
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|  Gothenburg Pony Express Station - Gothenburg, NE
in American Guide Series This Pony Express Station, previously known as the Pat Mullaly Station, has now been relocated to a city park. posted by: Hikenutty location: Nebraska date approved: 9/7/2007 last visited: 8/17/2000 |
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|  Gothenburg Centennial Time Capsule, Nebraska
in Time Capsules Gothenburg Centennial Time Capsule was buried in Ehmen Park on July 13, 1985. posted by: Rose Red location: Nebraska date approved: 7/3/2007 last visited: 6/9/2010 |
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|  Pony Express Station, Gothenburg, Nebraska
in Pony Express Monuments An original pony express station located in Gothenburg, NE, just off of I-80.
posted by: KG1960 location: Nebraska date approved: 10/22/2006 last visited: 8/17/2000 |
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|  Pony Express Station, Gothenburg, Nebraska
in History Museums An original pony express station located in Gothenburg, NE, just off of I-80. posted by: KG1960 location: Nebraska date approved: 10/21/2006 last visited: 8/17/2000 |
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|  Mormon Trail - Gothenburg, Nebraska
in Wagon Roads and Trails From the 1840's through the 1860's over 70,000 Mormons passed through this area as they travelled the Mormon Trail. posted by: Hikenutty location: Nebraska date approved: 8/8/2007 last visited: 8/9/2007 |
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|  Hwy 47, Gothenburg, NE
in Blue Star Memorial Highway Markers Located on Hwy 47 (Lake Ave) and Highland Drive - just outside the enterance to Lake Helen Recreation Area posted by: beagle39z location: Nebraska date approved: 7/5/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Memorial Clock, Lexington, Nebraska
in 9/11 Memorial Sites This clock was placed in Lexington, Nebraska as a memorial to the victims of the 9/11 attacks. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 6/2/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Lexington 9-11-01 Memorial Clock, Lexington, NE
in Town Clocks This four-faced clock is a memorial for the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 5/31/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Dawson County Courthouse, Lexington, NE
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places This 1913 building is Dawson County's second courthouse. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 5/30/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Dawson County Courthouse, Lexington, NE
in Courthouses This Beaux Arts style courthouse was built in 1913-1914. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 5/30/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Swedish Crosses Cemetery
in Abandoned Cemeteries One of the many Swedish settlements in Nebraska during the late nineteenth century was north of Gothenburg in northwestern Dawson County. An enduring symbol of this settlement is Swedish Crosses Cemetery, where three children of Mr. and Mrs. Berg are buried. These unique grave markers were made in a traditional Swedish style between 1885 and 1889 by the children's grandfather, Benjamin Palm. Mr. Palm was the first blacksmith in Gothenburg. posted by: beagle39z location: Nebraska date approved: 7/5/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Union Pacific Steamer No. 485
in Locomotives Static Locomotive Display in Lexington, NE posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 11/16/2007 last visited: 11/9/2007 |
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|  Gosper County Courthouse, Elwood, NE
in Courthouses This Art Deco style courthouse was built in 1939. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 9/23/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Gosper County Courthouse, Elwood, NE
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places This Art Deco style courthouse was built in 1939. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 9/23/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Lincoln Highway Marker - Overton, NE
in Lincoln Highway Markers Lincoln Highway marker rescued and on display near the old US Hwy 30 route in Overton, NE. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 11/14/2007 last visited: 11/9/2007 |
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|  THE TOBIN INDIAN RAID
in Nebraska Historical Markers Site of an Indian Raid that resulted in the deaths of railroad employees on April 29, 1868. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 11/13/2007 last visited: 11/9/2007 |
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|  Road Ranches Along the Platte
in Nebraska Historical Markers This marker tells of travel accomodations along the trails in the days before the railroads. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 6/4/2007 last visited: 5/26/2007 |
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