Organized in 1885, Sheridan County named Rushville as its county seat in 1888. The county initially rented office space. In February 1904
Gordon, NE National RegisterThe fears, the passions, and the distinctive speech of the Western Nebraska homesteader come alive in the writings of Mari Sandoz. She was born on her father's homestead on the Niobrara River in northwestern Nebraska, May 11, 1896
Gordon, NE Famous PeopleThe 40 foot by 80 foot log building was constructed in 1969 as a testimonial to the rugged western life of the old time cowboys who worked as ranch hands and performed at the Sheridan County Rodeo. Exhibits include an early chuck wagon with over 250
Gordon, NE MuseumsThe mural located in downtown Gordon created in 1991 expresses the pioneer growth of the area in the late 1800s and early 1900
Gordon, NE ArtsThe one-story, false-front building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed by Dave Gourle...
Prior to World War I, the United States was importing nearly a million tons of potash annually from Germany for use as fertil...