The Pony Express galloped through the West in 18 short months before Nebraska gained statehood. The historic value of those early times is being preserved in Gothenburg, which was named Pony Express Capital of Nebraska in 1991
Gothenburg, NE ArtsForesighted citizens approved a bond issue in 1889 for construction of a 12
Gothenburg, NE RecreationThe Sun Theatre was built and used as an opera house from 1909-1926. In 1927, the theatre was opened by Glen VanWey. Children were charged 10 cents and adults 20 cents for silent movies accompanied by an orchestra. The 1930
Gothenburg, NE TheatresLocated on the west shore of Lake Helen, this memorial is a reminder of sacrifices made by veterans and their families of all wars. The names listed commemorate local residents who gave their lives. World War I:
Gothenburg, NE MemorialsThe library was built in 1916 with assistance from a $7,000
Gothenburg, NE Carnegie LibrariesThe German-Lutheran congregation was established in 1886, and the present frame church building was constructed in 1925-26. T...