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Niobrara, Nebraska

Included in the displays and items of our interesting past in the museum are:

  • Collections of items from Niobrara and surrounding area
  • Documents of the three Niobrara towns' activities
  • Items with advertisement of past businesses, school days, country store, home living
  • Church area
  • Niobrara trophies
  • Many farm items
  • Large wire display
  • Family history files
  • Special display of three Sage brothers lost at sea
  • Microfilm reader and microfilm of Niobrara newspapers from late 1800's to present
  • Hand painted mural on outside wall of the museum depicting 200 years of history in one picture from Lewis & Clark times to the present
  • Masonic Temple and Eastern Star memorabilia displayed
  • Veterans area display
  • Hood ornament collection

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Gavins Point Dam

Gavins Point Dam, part of the 1944 Pick-Sloan Plan, plays an important role in the successful operation of the six main stem dams and reservoirs on the Upper Missouri River Basin. The dam was completed in 1957 at a cost of $51 million.

Niobrara, NE Recreation

Outdoor Mural

This 140 ft. mural on the north side of the museum building was painted by Keith Knutson of Niobrara and Blane Berg of Verdel. It was funded by the Historical Society and represents approximately 200 years of history from Lewis & Clark days to the

Niobrara, NE Arts

Niobrara Railroad Bridge - NHR

The old railroad bridge northwest of Niobrara provides a walking bridge from Niobrara to the Niobrara State Park. It was built in 1929 as a replacement for a 1902

Niobrara, NE National Register

Church of Our Most Merciful Savior

Built in 1884, this one story church with board and batten siding is the only surviving Episcopal mission in the county. Services are still conducted with a beautifully wood finished interior. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Priest in Charge - Fr. David Hussey

Niobrara, NE Historic Churches

Niobrara Museum

Included in the displays and items of our interesting past in the museum are:

  • Collections of items from Niobrara and surrounding area
  • Documents of the three Niobrara towns' activities
  • Niobrara, NE Museums

Things to do near Niobrara, NE

Cuming County Historical Society

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