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Niobrara, Nebraska

Included in the displays and items of our interesting past in the museum are:

  • Collections of items from Niobrara and surrounding area
  • Documents of the three Niobrara towns' activities
  • Items with advertisement of past businesses, school days, country store, home living
  • Church area
  • Niobrara trophies
  • Many farm items
  • Large wire display
  • Family history files
  • Special display of three Sage brothers lost at sea
  • Microfilm reader and microfilm of Niobrara newspapers from late 1800's to present
  • Hand painted mural on outside wall of the museum depicting 200 years of history in one picture from Lewis & Clark times to the present
  • Masonic Temple and Eastern Star memorabilia displayed
  • Veterans area display
  • Hood ornament collection

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Church of Our Most Merciful Savior

Built in 1884, this one story church with board and batten siding is the only surviving Episcopal mission in the county. Services are still conducted with a beautifully wood finished interior. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Priest in Charge - Fr. David Hussey

Niobrara, NE Historic Churches

Sage Brothers Memorial

The Sage Brothers Memorial plaque was originally placed at the entrance to Sage Brothers Memorial Field. In 1999 it was moved to downtown Niobrara, just north of the Niobrara Mall.

Niobrara, NE Memorials

Pilgrim Congregational Church and Manse

Constructed in 1870-71, this building served as both a chapel and a training school. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Niobrara, NE Historic Churches

Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge

The "Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge" over the Missouri River is approximately 3000 feet long and 80 feet high over the river on the South Dakota side. It links

Niobrara, NE Memorials

Ponca Tribe Marker

This has been the homeland of the Ponca Indians since earliest recorded history. In 1866, the Federal government signed the treaty of Fort Laramie, which transferred the land to the Sioux without the permission of the Ponca. Treaties made with the government in 1856

Niobrara, NE Historical Markers

Things to do near Niobrara, NE

Hunting

Tailfeathers, Inc. Hunting Preserve Guide...

Neligh Mills State Historic Site

Nebraska State Historical Society branch museum. Nebraska's only 19th century flour mill with the original millin...

Cedar County Fairgrounds and Raceway

The Cedar County Fairgrounds are located on the eastern edge of Hartington. At the Fairgrounds ...

Trail of Tears

Historical marker commemorates the Ponca 'Trail of Tears' when members of the tribe tried to return to their home count...