Sidney, Nebraska
Historic Markers
Lodgepole and the Union Pacific Railroad
The history of Lodgepole has been closely associated with railroad developm...
Historic Markers
Lodgepole and the Union Pacific Railroad
The history of Lodgepole has been closely associated with railroad developm...
Historic Markers
U.S. Troops first occupied a temporary camp known as Sidney Barracks in the summer of 1867 to protect Union Pacific Railroad construction crews. The post was officially established in November 1867. In 1869
Sidney, NE MuseumsThe UP depot was moved back to Potter in 1991. After much restoration, it was opened to the public in 1996. It houses UP Railroad memorabilia as well as an agricultural room and other items. It is open by appointment only as well as special events in Potter.
Sidney, NE MuseumsAndrew Carnegie awarded the city of Sidney $6,500 for the construction of this library which served Sidney from 1914 to 1965
Sidney, NE Carnegie LibrariesCabela's oldest existing retail showroom, the 62,000-square-foot Sidney, Nebraska store, is filled with all the quality outdoor gear you expect from the World'
Sidney, NE RecreationThe exploits of Pony Express riders are the stuff of legend. This historical monument marks the location of one of the hundre...
The first and greatest robbery of a Union Pacific Train took place near Big Springs on the night of September 18, 1877. The l...