California Hill - Brule, Nebraska - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This large hill, which became known as "California Hill," was climbed by thousands of emigrants heading west during the covered wagon migrations from 1841-1860. Many emigrants were bound for Oregon. California became the destination of a majority of travelers after gold was discovered there in 1848.

The most important crossing of the South Platte River during this period was south and a little east of here. After fording the river and ascending California Hill, the emigrants traveled northwesterly to the North Platte River via Ash Hollow. The terrain restricted the route wagons could take up the hill, causing deep ruts that are still visible about two-thirds of a mile north-northwest of the historical marker.

Source: Historical Marker located on the north side of U.S. 30, approximately 4.5 miles west of Brule, Nebraska.

Street address: West of Brule, Keith County, Nebraska. SW Corner, Sec. 14, T13N, R41W. Brule, NE USA County / Borough / Parish: Keith County Year listed: 1974 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Exploration/Settlement Periods of significance: 1825-1849, 1850-1874 Historic function: Transportation Current function: Landscape Privately owned?: no Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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