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Gordon, Nebraska

The Rushville Museum moved in to the 1890 Armstrong House in 1960. Under the leadership of Judge Benschoter artifacts that interpret the history of Rushville, Sheridan County and the surrounding trade territory were incorporated into the museum. A log cabin that had served as an early day Rushville Post Office and telephone office was added to the grounds. In the 1960s a library was added to the museum that includes area history and pre-history.

Among the displays in Armstrong House are military and Native American history of the Indian Wars era from Camp Sheridan (1874-1881) and Spotted Tail Agency (1874-1877), open range ranch history, old photographs and paintings, early day lodge and fraternal display, store items, defunct bank display, early day clothing and more. The post office/telephone office is set up as an early day home post office with the original central phone board from White Clay.

Other service available at the Rushville Museum include historical and genealogical research, historical tours by request and speakers bureau.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Walgren Lake State Recreation Area

Walgren Lake is nestled into the prairie, surrounded by trees and picnic areas. It is known for quiet, primitive camping, good fishing and the legend of the "Walgren Lake Monster." A wheelchair accessible fishing pier introduces 100

Gordon, NE Recreation

Gordon Golf and Country Club

You will be challenged by a tough nine-hole grass greens course, "the best in the west," located on the west edge of town.

Several tournaments are sponsored during the season. Youth activities are important at the club and visitors are always welcome.

Gordon, NE Recreation

Spade Ranch - NHR (Ellsworth Vicinity)

Spade Ranch is located in the Sandhills of northwestern Nebraska on a tract of land in Sheridan and Cherry counties. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the ranch includes numerous buildings and structures, including the log cookhouse built in 1879

Gordon, NE National Register

Willow Tree Festival

Held each year on the second weekend in September, this is a two day, outdoor event in the city park. The festival features a large variety of live professional entertainment on two stages and amateur entertainment on a third stage. Food and craft booths, childrens'

Gordon, NE Festivals

Scamahorn Museum

The Scamahorn Museum is the 1884

Gordon, NE Museums

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