Pony Express in Gothenburg, Nebraska

Gothenburg, Nebraska

Pony Express Station
The Sam Machette Station was used as an early fur trading post/ranch house along the Oregon Trail southwest of Gothenburg before it was used as a Pony Express station during its operation between Apri...
Pony Express Station
Midway Stage Station
The Midway Stage Pony Express station still stands on its original location on the Oregon Trail at the Lower 96 Ranch four miles south of Gothenburg. Protected by a second roof, it retains its origina...
Midway Stage Station

Historic Depot

In the years from 1863 to 1868 the railroad had become a certainty. During the five year period, the first operations of mapping, surveying, setting telegraph poles and planning the roadbed had been completed. The railroad through this territory was completed in 1868

Gothenburg, NE Railroad History

1320 Lake Avenue

James E. Norsworthy came to Gothenburg with his wife Sarah in 1889. In 1905 he built this lovely 2-1/2

Gothenburg, NE Historic Homes

Historic Walking Tour

Gothenburg, NE Tours

First Presbyterian Church

In August of 1904, the ground on which the church now stands was purchased for the sum of $450. Ground was broken in August 1905 and the original building was competed in early 1907. At that time, the total cost of the building was $5,650. The beautiful stain glass windows are original.

Gothenburg, NE Historic Churches

Wild Horse Golf Club

Wild Horse Golf Club is the No. 3 rated affordable new golf course in the Nation for 1999 according to Golf Digest. This rolling sandhills course features 18

Gothenburg, NE Golf Courses

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Gothenburg, Nebraska

Pony Express Station

Midway Stage Station

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Depot

1320 Lake Avenue

Historic Walking Tour

First Presbyterian Church

Wild Horse Golf Club

Things to do near Gothenburg, NE

Walter Klem House

Senator George W. Norris Home

Palmer Site

Mansion on the Hill

Sculpture of Rachel