Ponca, Nebraska
Ponca State Park
2 miles South of Ponca
Situated astride the picturesque Missouri River bluffs in northeastern Nebraska, Ponca State Park is at the eastern gateway of the Missouri National Recreational River, a 59
Ponca State Park
Ponca Chief Standing Bear merely wanted to fulfill a promise; instead, he became part of one of the West's most famous trials. The Chief's son, like many of his tribe, had taken ill after being forced onto a reservation in Oklahoma. On his deathbed, the son uttered a final wish:
Ponca, NE Indian Heritage
Built about 25 years after Dixon County was established, the Dixon County Courthouse was built in 1883-84 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dixon County was established in 1858. Several communities competed for the county seat designation, including
Ponca, NE Historic Courthouses
The wild west era where famous outlaws, horse thieves, lynch mobs and lawmen ruled is past. Today, along the Outlaw Trail, travelers are greeted by friendly folks as well as plenty of quiet hideaways.
Ponca, NE Trails
Built in 1906, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is one of Nebraska's outstanding examples of Swedish-American Gothic Revival wood church architecture. The building was designed by Swedish architect, Olof Z. Cervin.
Ponca, NE Historic Churches
Union Memorial - "Sacred to the memory of the boys who wore the blue from 1861 - 1865.
Loss of Lives: North, 359,529 -- South, 349,556"
Foreign Wars Memorial - "Soldiers who died overseas - Dixon County"
Ponca, NE MemorialsIn summer, swimmers can cool off at the modern pool, where lifeguards are on duty. Fees are charged for adults and for childr...
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...