In August of 1904, the ground on which the church now stands was purchased for the sum of $450. Ground was broken in August 1905 and the original building was competed in early 1907. At that time, the... For over a century, three unique crosses have been a lasting symbol of the Swedish heritage of Gothenburg. In the early 1880s, Peter and Anna Berg, along with Anna'
Gothenburg, NE CemeteriesIn the years from 1863 to 1868 the railroad had become a certainty. During the five year period, the first operations of mapping, surveying, setting telegraph poles and planning the roadbed had been completed. The railroad through this territory was completed in 1868
Gothenburg, NE Railroad HistoryGothenburg has four parks covering 55 acres. Facilities include swings, picnic areas, pool, athletic fields, football stadium, ball parks, camping areas, and playground equipment. Two playgrounds in Gothenburg have all types of playground equipment. Lafayette Park:
Gothenburg, NE RV ParksJames E. Norsworthy came to Gothenburg with his wife Sarah in 1889. In 1905 he built this lovely 2-1/2
Gothenburg, NE Historic HomesErnest A. Calling, a pioneer businessman of Gothenburg, hired L.J. Anderson to build this distinctive Queen Anne style home in 1907. Born in Klipp, Sweden, in 1870, Calling emigrated to the United States in 1889
Gothenburg, NE National RegisterGolf enthusiasts enjoy the 9-hole St. Paul Country Club. The golf course has grass greens, watered fairways and a clubhouse. ...
After camping just two miles south and east of where the Plum Creek emptied into the Platte River on August 7, 1864, the Mort...