The Crawford Historical Musuem gives visitors a chance to glimpse the history of the area.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Bordeaux Trading Post
From about 1857 to 1876, an Indian "trading post" occupied a site near here. Built by James Bordeaux, the trading station was often attacked and set afire by hostile Crow warriors. Fortunately some friendly Sioux Indians came to the rescue and drove off the attacking Crow.
Crawford, NE Pioneer Life
Chadron State Park
Nebraska's oldest state park (1921), Chadron might well be the best kept secret of the state park system. With the majestic beauty of the Pine Ridge as its backdrop, Chadron covers 974 acres of natural beauty to awe any visitor. Located off U.S. 385
Crawford, NE RecreationDawes County Historical Museum
The Dawes County Historical Museum is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the northwest portion of Nebraska it calls home. The Museum grounds include the log house and barn, 1890s school house, pioneer church and C and NW caboose. The 9,000
Crawford, NE MuseumsTrailside Museum
Located at Fort Robinson State Park at the University of Nebraska State Museum at Trailside, you can view paleontology and geology exhibits on Nebraska's rich fossil history. A 14-foot mammoth skeleton unearthed nearby
Crawford, NE MuseumsFort Robinson State Historic Park
Nebraska's largest and most historic state park, Fort Robinson was an active military post from 1874 to 1948
Crawford, NE FortsThings to do near Crawford, NE
Gourley's Opera House - NHR (Rushville)
The one-story, false-front building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed by Dave Gourle...
Historical Monuments
Fort Laramie to Fort Robinson Trail - After the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie guarnateed f...
Warbonnet Battlefield Site
On the summit of a conical hill on the Oglala National Grassland is a monument honoring Col. Wesley Merritt and troops of the...