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
Crooked Creek Country Club Golf Course
Golfers can enjoy a challenging nine-hole grass greens golf course. The Crooked Creek Country Club Golf Course is open to the public with memberships available. Rental carts are available;
Clay Center, NE RecreationCzechland Lake Recreation Area
Czechland Lake Recreation Area is a multipurpose reservoir located one mile north of Prague and 15 miles northwest of Wahoo, Nebraska on Highway 79. The area offers a variety of outdoor activities for all seasons.
The 82-surface-acre lake is situated on 177
Wahoo, NE RecreationPolk County Historical Society Museum
John H. Mickey, a businessman and politician was an influential and respected citizen of Osceola and president of the State Bank of Osceola. He was
Osceola, NE MuseumsIsaac Newton Clark House
Built about 1877 the Isaac Newton Clark House is a good example of Gothic Revival residence, a relatively rare building type in Nebraska. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Isaac Newton Clark was born in Ohio in 1836 and moved to Sutton in January 1872
Sutton, NE National RegisterGeorge W. Smith House
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this house was built in 1890
Geneva, NE National RegisterValparaiso Library
The library occupies the building that originally housed the Oak Creek Valley Bank from 1907 to 1980
Valparaiso, NE LibrariesNuckolls County Courthouse
With a population of 733, Nelson continues to serve as the county seat. The beautifully renovated 100-year-old courthouse stands on a hill overlooking the town. It was built in 1890 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During the Christmas season the many beautiful
Nelson, NE Historic CourthousesVeteran's Memorial
An active American Legion Post provides a "Memory Lane of Flags" that flies at the courthouse and cemetery each Memorial Day. The flags also fly on the courthouse lawn on Flag Day,
Nelson, NE MemorialsElijah Filley Stone Barn
The Elijah Filley Stone Barn, built in 1874, was formerly a part of Elijah Filley's Cottage Hill Farm, established in 1867 when Filley and his wife, Emily, came to Gage County. It was built after the grasshopper plague of 1874
Filley, NE Historic BarnsLofte Community Theatre
The Lofte Community Theatre is excellence in family entertainment and professional in quality performances. The uniqueness of it's building and rural location make this theatre a fun experience that keeps comedy and musical buffs coming back season after season. After 29
Weeping Water, NE TheatresGazebo
The gazebo on the southeast corner of the Courthouse Square was built as a prop for the TV mini-series, "AMERIKA,"
Tecumseh, NE LandmarksDeshler 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