Established, 1884 Built, 1917
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C B & Q Depot
The Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy (C B & Q) Railroad depot was built in 1910. Also known as Ironhorse Station, the depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Holdrege, NE Railroad HistoryWWII German POW Interpretive Center
The feature that sets Nebraska Prairie Museum apart from other museums is its unique POW display. German POW's were housed at Camp Atlanta during W.W. II. These prisoners told stories of their exceptional treatment and lifelong friendships that developed through the adversity of war.
Holdrege, NE MuseumsBronze Sculpture
Greeting visitors to Holdrege is the beautiful 12' bronze sculpture, "Promise of the Prairie", by native artist, George Lundeen. It is a promise for today and tomorrow; The promise that living in Phelps County is a good life with room to grow and laugh and love.
Holdrege, NE ArtsPhelps County Courthouse
The railroad offered a city block to the citizens of Holdrege if they would build a courthouse. The ambitious merchants promptly provided the funds and the cornerstone was dedicated on October 10, 1884. Subsequently, the voters approved removal of the county seat to Holdrege on November 11
Holdrege, NE Historic CourthousesThings to do near Holdrege, NE
Elwood Fishing
The NGPC regularly stocks the lake which is populated with walleye, white bass, northern pike, crappie, channel catfish, larg...
Willa Cather Memorial Prairie
Five miles south of Red Cloud, Nebraska, the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie is a botanical treasure consisting of 608 acres of...
Red Smoke Historic Site
National Historic Register - Red Smoke is one of three Paleo-Indian Tradition sites excavated following World War II ...
Plum Creek Massacre Site
After camping just two miles south and east of where the Plum Creek emptied into the Platte River on August 7, 1864, the Mort...