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 RegisterThis is a do-it-yourself tour around the area in which Jules Sandoz lived and references that are made in some of Mari Sandoz'
Gordon, NE ToursThe mural located in downtown Gordon created in 1991 expresses the pioneer growth of the area in the late 1800s and early 1900
Gordon, NE ArtsCourse Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 30 days...
In 1873 under the leadership of Spotted Tail, the Brule Sioux moved from their prior agency near Fort Randall, South Dakota, ...
This museum on Gordon's Main Street is rich in pioneer history, which is documented by native author, Mari Sandoz, eldest da...