Organized in 1885, Sheridan County named Rushville as its county seat in 1888. The county initially rented office space. In February 1904 the county board received a petition calling for a special tax to build a courthouse. Sheridan County officials built as costly and elaborate a courthouse as they could afford; it was completed in 1904.
This 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 ToursWalgren 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 RegisterThe mural located in downtown Gordon created in 1991 expresses the pioneer growth of the area in the late 1800s and early 1900
Gordon, NE ArtsThe complete story of Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency can be found here, along with numerous exhibits showing life ...
This first industry of the West involved Native Americans with trappers and traders of several nationalities. The Bordeaux Tr...
The Belmont Tunnel south of Crawford is the only...