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Devil's Nest

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.



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Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

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

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

Things to do near Niobrara, NE

Genoa Site - NHR

Willetta Lueschen Bird Library

Bird enthusiasts from across the country have access to a wide variety of ornithological information at the Wille...

Chief Standing Bear

Burkett Archeological Site -NHR

Columbus Racetrack

THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING JULY 27th - SEPTEMBER 9th Friday - Buck Night. Bet a Buck ($1.00 wagering) along with $1.00 dr...