Established, 1884 Built, 1917
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Phelps 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 CourthousesBronze 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 ArtsThings to do near Holdrege, NE
Sky Chief Monument
A monument dedicated in 1924 to the Pawnee leader, Sky Chief stands on the Sky Chief Springs Ranch marking the last campsite ...
Year Round Fishing
Cold water first brought the Rock Creek Hatchery fish truck there 52 years ago to stock rainbow trout, and Lake Ogallala beca...
Red Smoke Historic Site
National Historic Register - Red Smoke is one of three Paleo-Indian Tradition sites excavated following World War II ...
Texas Trail Canyon State Historical Marker
The Texas Trail Canyon State Historical Marker marks the canyon which served as a checkpoint for cattle which passed through ...