Dixon County, NE
From the beautiful hills and river views of the historic Lewis and Clark Trail, to the communities (both bustling and laid-back), to the tall grass prairie teeming with native plants and wildlife, including buffalo, in a rotational grazing project along U.S. Highway 20 near Dixon, to commercial poultry farms and egg processing at Wakefield - you will find the time spent in Dixon County rich and full of interesting people and places. Dixon County, which hosts a countywide Veterans Day Legion Auxiliary convention and banquet, welcomes one and all to spend some quality time as its guests.Ponca State Park offers more than 1100 acres of scenic landscape nestled in wooded bluffs. Sixty miles of the beautiful Missouri River remains undisturbed in the Ponca State Park. One of the world's largest Pipeline Suspension Bridges stretches across the Missouri River at the state park. Enjoy the view of three states from the ridges above the river (Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa). Ride on the actual Lewis & Clark Trail, stroll over 17 miles of walking trails, drive through miles of scenic timber, cool off with a swim in the park's pool, enjoy boating in the mighty Missouri River. Horseback riding, camping and picnicking are all available in the natural beauty of one of Nebraska's finest state parks.
Explore Dixon County
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:
Ponca, NE Indian HeritageCarnegie Library - NHR
This brick structure, faced on three sides with stone, was constructed in 1913, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the second to last library to be built with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie. It now contains over 7,712 volumes.
Ponca, NE National RegisterIndian Hill Archeological District - NHR
A cluster of eighteen prehistoric archeological sites within less than one-half square mile constitutes the Indian Hill District located near Newcastle. Indian Hill is the only exclusively prehistoric archeological district yet designated in Nebraska and is listed on the
Ponca, NE ArchaeologyHighland Oaks Golf Course
Highland Oaks Golf Course lying along the Missouri River's spectacular bluffs, combines a distinctive design with the Ponca State Park'
Ponca, NE RecreationOutlaw Trail - Nebraska Highway 12
The wild west era where famous outlaws, horse thieves, lynch mobs and lawmen ruled is past. Today, along the Outlaw Trail, travelers are greeted by friendly folks as well as plenty of quiet hideaways.
Ponca, NE Trails
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
The Ponca Historic District comprises a ten-square-block area that includes the downtown commercial area and a portion of the residential environs. The district contains houses, churches, commercial buildings, and public and
Ponca, NE ToursAdam's House Museum
The Adam's House was built in 1882 by E.D. Ayers, a druggist in Ponca in the nineteenth century. In 1904, the house was purchased by Sam and Della Adams who had farmed in Silvercreek Township for several years prior to purchasing the house. In 1934
Ponca, NE MuseumsThe Ponca Tribe
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
Ponca, NE Indian Heritage
Dixon County Courthouse - NHR
Built about 25 years after Dixon County was established, the Dixon County Courthouse was built in 1883-84 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dixon County was established in 1858. Several communities competed for the county seat designation, including
Ponca, NE Historic CourthousesCook's Blacksmith Shop Museum
The blacksmith shop was built in 1901 by C.O. Cook, who operated his business for over thirty years. The building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Ponca, NE MuseumsSwedish Evangelical Lutheran Salem Church - NHR
Built in 1906, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is one of Nebraska's outstanding examples of Swedish-American Gothic Revival wood church architecture. The building was designed by Swedish architect, Olof Z. Cervin.
Ponca, NE Historic Churches