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Bronze 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.

The sculpture located at the entrance to North Park and commemorating the area's pioneers was dedicated during the Holdrege Centennial in 1983.


Address: North Burlington St.

Come visit us in Holdrege, Nebraska

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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 Courthouses

St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church

Established, 1892 Built, 1958

Holdrege, NE Historic Churches

WWII 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 Museums

Eagle Viewing

The bald eagle has always captured the attention of Americans, so much so that in 1782 the Continental Congress chose the eagle as the national bird and the centerpiece for the nation's Great Seal. Over the years, the bald eagle acquired its status as a symbol of freedom and of the United States.

Holdrege, NE Birdwatching

Hotel Dale

Holdrege, NE Historic Hotels

Things to do Arts near Holdrege, NE

Red Cloud Post Office Murals

Bronze Sculptures

Outdoor Art

Sculpture of Rachel

Pony Express Mural