Niobrara, Nebraska
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29miles Northeast of NiobraraNebraska's second largest lake, Lewis & Clark straddles the northeast border with South Dakota, about 7 miles north of Crofton on NE Hwy 121... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Niobrara Museum
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
- Niobrara, NE Museums
Devil's Nest
Devil's Nest is a designated scenic area noted as a hideout for Jesse James and other famous outlaws. Rumors have it there is still $30,000 in hidden gold buried in the Devils Nest! In your adventure of reaching this point, you will no doubt understand why this was such a good hiding place.
Niobrara, NE
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
Chief Standing Bear
Ponca Chief Standing Bear merely wanted to fulfill a promise; instead, he became part of one of the West's most famous trials. The Chief's son, like many of his tribe, had taken ill after being forced onto a reservation in Oklahoma. On his deathbed, the son uttered a final wish:
Niobrara, NE Indian Heritage
Things to do near Niobrara, NE
Downtown Christmas Stroll
Hometown Christmas Event The Downtown Christmas Stroll is an annual holiday evening of open houses presented by downtown...
City Parks
Barnard Park - Picnic tables, playground, restrooms. Clarkson Street and Military Aven...
Lewis and Clark SRA Wildlife
Lewis & Clark is a prime area for bird watchers, especially for bald eagles. For birders in the area, a checklist of birds is...