Big Indian Recreation Area

Facilities for a wide variety of outdoor activites make Big Indian Recreation
Area one of Southeast Nebraska's most popular lakes.

Activities include
Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Swimming, Tent Camping, Picnicking, Hiking,
Biking, Cross country skiing. Handicap facilities are present.

Address: Located 6 miles east of Odell on Highway 8

Gage County Courthouse

This limestone Richardson Romanesque structure with a clock tower was erected in 1890-1892, and has served as the location for the administration of local government and institutions for Gage County for over 100

Beatrice, NE Historic Courthouses

Carnegie Building

The original Carnegie Library, built in 1902-3, is an outstanding example of the Beaux-Arts style, designed by architect, George A. Berlinghof, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beatrice, NE Carnegie Libraries

Gage County Museum

Gage County Historical Society and Museum is housed in the Burlington Railroad Depot built in 1906 in the Neo-Classical Revival style. The building was constructed of Omaha pressed brick with Bedford stone trim at the cost of $35,000, and is listed on the

Beatrice, NE Museums

Paddock Hotel

In 1888 U.S. Senator Algernon Paddock built a hotel and a large opera house. That structure was destroyed by fire on August
1, 1919. Two years later a hotel company was organized, resulting in the New Paddock Hotel, which was completed in 1924.

Beatrice, NE Historic Hotels

Chautaqua Tabernacle

The Chautauqua, which operated annual summer assemblies from 1889 until the 1920's, based on high moral standards and offered secular and religious
Beatrice, NE Historic Churches

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Gage County Courthouse

Carnegie Building

Gage County Museum

Paddock Hotel

Chautaqua Tabernacle

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