California Hill was climbed by thousands of emigrants heading west during the covered wagon migrations of 1841-1860. Most were bound for Oregon, although California became the destination for many travelers after gold was discovered there in 1848
Brule, NE LandmarksIn 1859, the firm of Russell, Majors, and Waddell constructed this Pony Express station on a low terrace overlooking the South Platte Rover. After the Pony Express ceased operation in 1861, Diamond Springs was a stage and freight station under the ownership of Ben Holladay. A
Brule, NE LandmarksFollowing a career with Pierre Chouteau, Jr. and Company, Geminian Pierre Beauvais established his own trading post in 1849
Brule, NE LandmarksNational Historic Register - Red Smoke is one of three Paleo-Indian Tradition sites excavated following World War II ...
The Walter Klem House, designed in the English Cottage style, is located in Kearney. Historic housing stock in the city pred...