Pioneer Country, Nebraska
From original homestead cabins to the architectural wonders of the State Capitol, the Land of the Pioneers is a rich and exciting land to explore. Historic attractions and events in the river towns of the east complement the prairie experience, ethnic cultures, and modern highlights found in towns and cities to the west. If variety is the spice of your life, you'll love touring this area.
Explore Pioneer Country
Colonel Barney Oldfield
Colonel Barney Oldfield was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska on December 18, 1909, and graduated from Elk Creek High School in 1928
Tecumseh, NE Famous PeopleCity Parks & RV Camps
Chautauqua Park - This city park winds around the Big Blue River with acres of shaded, scenic recreation areas. Located next to the historic Chautauqua Tabernacle pavilion the RV camping area has complete facilities including hookups for 15-20
Beatrice, NE RV ParksPawnee County Bus Tour
Pawnee County has many interesting places to see which are not open except by appointment. There are animals which are of interest but again, are not easy to find except by a motorcoach tour.
Pawnee City, NE Tours
Recharge Lake
Outdoor water recreation is new to York at Recharge Lake. The experimental groundwater project has provided a site for ice skating in the winter and fishing, small boating, and swimming in the summer. The small lake is stocked with bluegill, bass, catfish, and Northern Pike.
York, NE RecreationSt. Deroin School - Indian Cave State Park
If history is your "thing," you'll find plenty to stir the imagination at the Nebraska Game and Park's Commission's Indian Cave State Park. In addition to the petroglyphs left by those mysterious inhabitants of long ago, you'll find the remnants of a mid-19
Shubert, NE Historic SchoolhousesDavid Letterman Late Show
Wahoo is the Home Office of the Late Show with David Letterman.
To see Wahoo as part of the Late Show website, look for Wahoo at:
www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow//
Wahoo, NE One Of A KindsVictor E. Wilson House
The dwelling was built for Swedish immigrant Victor E. Wilson, who was elected to the state legislature in 1909. During the teens Wilson served
Stromsburg, NE National RegisterLog Cabin - Home - Post Office
Superior's original building, a log cabin, was built by William Louden and several of his friends in 1872. The building served as a home, post office and trading post. As acting postmaster, Louden (paid $1 per month for his efforts) established "daily service,"
Superior, NE MuseumsClay Center City Park
The Clay Center City Park is complete with a swimming pool, playground equipment, picnic tables, a sheltered building, a horseshoe-playing area, and modern restrooms. It is perfect setting for reunions, celebrations, and simple family fun.
The park was originally the site of the "
Clay Center, NE RecreationSt. Anthony's Catholic Church
St. Anthony's Catholic Church, with its many stained glass windows, rivals churches in Europe. It's Rose Petal window is especially beautiful. Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:30 PM (year round) Sunday: 10:00
Steinauer, NE Historic Churches74-foot Outdoor Mural
A 74-foot mural on the north wall of the former Franklin Township Building in Ohiowa is "a picture worth a thousand words." Ohiowa graduate and artist LuAnn Matthies created the four frame progression from pioneer to present time in 1978
Ohiowa, NE ArtsDeshler Flour Mill
A point interest is the Deshler Roller Mills. Started in 1893, the mill supplied flour to nearly all the towns in the surrounding area. During the 1940
Deshler, NE Historic Mills