The "Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge" over the Missouri River is approximately 3000 feet long and 80 feet high over the river on the South Dakota side. It links Niobrara with South Dakota with about a 60 mile drive straight north to Mitchell, connecting Nebraska's Highway 14 with South Dakota's Highway 37.
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
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
Devil's Nest is a designated scenic area noted as a hideout for Jesse James and other famous outlaws. Rumors have it there is still $30,000 in hidden gold buried in the Devils Nest! In your adventure of reaching this point, you will no doubt understand why this was such a good hiding place.
Niobrara, NEExcellent Hunting The Hartington area also provides exceptional pheasant ha...
The Christopher Knoell Farmstead, located near Fremont, is an example of a well-preserved, late nineteenth century farmste...
Historical marker commemorates the Ponca 'Trail of Tears' when members of the tribe tried to return to their home count...