Platte County Historical Society Museum

Features the complete
1857 log cabin of Frederick Gottschalk, one of Columbus’ founders,
turn-of-the-century barbershop, and county school room.

Getting There & Details

Admission
$2 Adults, 14 and under free.
Hours
Open mid-May until Labor Day, Fri.-Sun., 1-4pm. Open any day for special pre-arranged tours.
Address
2916 16th St.
Phone
402-564-2163, or
Map
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402-564-6436

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