Devil's Nest

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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.

Located by taking a rural road north off Highway 12 east of Niobrara towards the City of Santee. It is best located by asking directions once you have reached Santee.

Ponca Agency and Art Gallery

Niobrara, NE Arts

National Register Sites in Knox County

Bloomfield - Pospeshil Theater (1906): Elaborate pressed tin ceiling, fanciful woodwork.

- Carnegie Library: Being transformed into a museum. 402-373-4771

Center - Knox County Courthouse (1935

Niobrara, NE National Register

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

Chief Standing Bear

Ponca Chief Standing Bear merely wanted to fulfill a promise; instead, he became part of one of the West's most famous trials. The Chief's son, like many of his tribe, had taken ill after being forced onto a reservation in Oklahoma. On his deathbed, the son uttered a final wish:
Niobrara, NE Indian Heritage

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

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Ponca Agency and Art Gallery

National Register Sites in Knox County

Niobrara Railroad Bridge - NHR

Chief Standing Bear

Church of Our Most Merciful Savior

Things to do near Niobrara, NE

Ionia Volcano

Hunting

Niobrara SP Floating

Burt County Museum

Ponca SP Swimming