By the late 1800s, the United States saw railroad tracks stretched, like a giant web, across its entirety, carrying cargo and travelers towards settlement in the West. Long silenced, abandoned, and almost forgotten, a hundred years later the rails are beginning to see travelers once again. They'
Ainsworth, NE Recreation
In 1991, the village of Johnstown was the site of filming for the CBS Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, "O Pioneers!" Viewing the old fashioned main street with board sidewalk is a trip down memory lane with a unique "Old West" appearance.
Johnstown was established in 1882
Ainsworth, NE Historic Towns
The first museum was a log cabin built in 1936, with logs from the Niobrara River. Mrs. Nettie Sellors provided the funds for
Ainsworth, NE Museums
The Miller Hotel in Long Pine was originally built as a two-story frame house in 1895. It was converted to a hotel in 1914 when a ten-room wing was added. The hotel is historically significant for its association with the
Ainsworth, NE National RegisterThe Coleman House contains clothing, furniture, memorabilia, a genealogical file,
Ainsworth, NE MuseumsFor campers, primitive overnight facilities are available at all the areas on this scenic reservoir, along with drinking wate...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Merritt Reservoir Creel Survey:: Click on link below....
Situated in the unique Niobrara River Valley, this historic village began with the 1885 organization of the Sparks School ...