Gothenburg, Nebraska
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29miles Southeast of Gothenburg
While most lakes on Central's supply canal are canyon lakes, Johnson Lake was originally a natural depression or low-lying area when construction began in 1939.
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32miles Southeast of Gothenburg
Elwood Reservoir was formed in the late 1970s as part of a project to rehabilitate and modernize Central's E65... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
The Sun Theatre
The Sun Theatre was built and used as an opera house from 1909-1926. In 1927, the theatre was opened by Glen VanWey. Children were charged 10 cents and adults 20 cents for silent movies accompanied by an orchestra. The 1930
Gothenburg, NE Theatres
First Presbyterian Church
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 total cost of the building was $5,650. The beautiful stain glass windows are original.
Gothenburg, NE Historic Churches
Pony Express Station
The Sam Machette Station was used as an early fur trading post/ranch house along the Oregon Trail southwest of Gothenburg before it was used as a Pony Express station during its operation between April 1860 and November 1861
Gothenburg, NE Pony Express
Gothenburg Carnegie Library
The library was built in 1916 with assistance from a $7,000
Gothenburg, NE Carnegie Libraries
Things to do near Gothenburg, NE
Prairie Hills Golf and Ski
Prairie Hills is a family-owned and operated 18 hole golf course and downhill ski/snowboard area. Have some winter fun - ski ...