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Pioneer Mural
The mural located in downtown Gordon created in 1991 expresses the pioneer growth of the area in the late 1800s and early 1900
Gordon, NE ArtsSt. Mary's Catholic Church
In 1878 the German Pieta arrived at the spectacular St. Mary's Catholic Church in Orleans via wagon freight. It was given to the church by Frank Hufnagel, a German immigrant. The present church was built in 1898, and the pieta remained in this building until 1991 when it was moved to
Orleans, NE Historic ChurchesBranched Oak Camping
Camping is permitted in nine public use areas around the lake. Facilities and opportunities range from modern to primitive. All campers must register, and overnight camping fees are charged in addition to the required Park Entry Permit. Self-registration stations are located in each campground.
, NE CampingNorthridge Golf and Country Club
Built in1996 amid rolling hills bordering the Missouri River valley, Northridge boasts a 9-hole, par 36
Tekamah, NE RecreationWillow Point Gallery
Visit the Gallery and Museum that people are talking about. Mentioned
Ashland, NE ArtsChief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge
The "Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge" over the Missouri River is approximately 3000 feet long and 80 feet high over the river on the South Dakota side. It links
Niobrara, NE MemorialsFort O.K. Cannon
The cannon located on the South lawn of the Courthouse is dated 1853 and with the forged stamp of AMES CO. FOUNDERS, CHICOPEE, MASS.
"This cannon was left at Fort O.K. August 22, 1865 by Major J.R. Curtis 'for the protection of the settlement against attack by Hostile Indians'."
Grand Island, NE Landmarks
Oglala National Grassland
One of only 20 national grasslands managed by the USDA Forest Service, the Oglala National Grassland is a virtual ocean of prairie grasses, stretching from horizon to horizon over nearly 95,000 acres. The Grassland is one of the world'
Harrison, NE National GrasslandsTrinity Lutheran Church of Friedensau
Located three miles north of this corner, near the Little Blue River, the village of Friedensau, "Peaceful Meadows," was established in 1874 by Lutheran missionary paster, John J. Kern. The town was first settled by his former parishners from Indiana and Ilinois.
In 1885
Deshler, NE Historic ChurchesHistory of Ash Hollow
Archaeological excavations in Ash Hollow indicate that early man used the area as much as 6,000 years ago. A small rock shelter in the side of the bluff near the park visitor center was used as a campsite by later Plains Indians for about 3,000
Oshkosh, NE