The one-story, false-front building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed by Dave Gourley in 1914. The opera house has a raked floor and retains the original opera chairs. A wooden floor found in the basement was purportedly used for dances and roller skating. The opera house was later used for motion pictures and was known as the Plains Theater.
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 RecreationOrganized in 1885, Sheridan County named Rushville as its county seat in 1888. The county initially rented office space. In February 1904
Gordon, NE National RegisterSpade 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 RegisterThe Rushville Museum moved in to the 1890 Armstrong House in 1960
Gordon, NE MuseumsHeritage Center I - 1884 Methodist Church - The original church was purchased by the Sher...
This museum on Gordon's Main Street is rich in pioneer history, which is documented by native author, Mari Sandoz, eldest da...