Gothenburg, Nebraska
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29miles Southeast of Gothenburg
While most lakes on Central's supply canal are canyon lakes, Johnson Lake was originally a natural depression or low-lying area when construction began in 1939.
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32miles Southeast of Gothenburg
Elwood Reservoir was formed in the late 1970s as part of a project to rehabilitate and modernize Central's E65... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Pony Express Station
The Sam Machette Station was used as an early fur trading post/ranch house along the Oregon Trail southwest of Gothenburg before it was used as a Pony Express station during its operation between April 1860 and November 1861
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Pony Express Mural
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
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City Parks
Gothenburg has four parks covering 55 acres. Facilities include swings, picnic areas, pool, athletic fields, football stadium, ball parks, camping areas, and playground equipment. Two playgrounds in Gothenburg have all types of playground equipment. Lafayette Park:
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Sod House Museum
The award-winning Sod House Museum was established in Gothenburg in 1988
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The Sun Theatre
The 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
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Kearney Junior High School
Located in Kearney, this Neo-Classical-style building was constructed in 1925 to1926. It is a good and intact example of an e...
Historical Markers
McCook Army Air Base - McCook Army Air Base, activated April 1, 1943, was one of 11 Army Air Force training bases in ...