Lewis and Clark Region, Nebraska
The mighty Missouri River defines the northern and eastern borders of this region first explored by Lewis and Clark in 1804. It was the winding road navigated by trappers, traders and Native American Indians. For centuries, it has fed and shaped the personality of this fertile land. Poet John Neihardt was greatly moved by the river and the spiritual heritage of the Native Americans of the region. His work chronicles and preserves the richness of the Sioux and Omaha Indian cultures. It's a land of beauty and wonder that is sure to bring out the explorer in anyone.
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Mormon Monument
In 1846 Newell Knight, his family, and a company of Mormons left Nauvoo, Illinois to search out a home in the Rocky Mountains. Due to hardships, the group could not go on and they built a fort of log cabins by the Niobrara
Niobrara, NE MonumentsImmanuel Lutheran Church
Erected in 1887, the Immanuel Lutheran Church is the oldest Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in Nebraska. Established in 1868, the church still has an active congregation, with worship services held in the church each Sunday.
Beemer, NE Historic ChurchesGenoa Indian School Barns
Four barns still remain that were part of the U.S. Indian Industrial School (1844-1934)
Genoa, NE Historic BarnsCook's Blacksmith Shop Museum
The blacksmith shop was built in 1901 by C.O. Cook, who operated his business for over thirty years. The building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Ponca, NE MuseumsHartington City Auditorium
Construction of the Hartington City Auditorium began in the spring of 1922 and was completed in 1923. The building was designed by Sioux City architect, William Steele, who formerly worked for Louis H. Sullivan, a prominent member of the Chicago School of Architecture. Listed on the
Hartington, NE National RegisterSchneider's Opera House
The two-story brick building, constructed in 1900-1901
Snyder, NE National RegisterJohn C. Fremont Days
This is the community's premier celebration, and is held three days in July. Activities take place throughout town and include a wide variety of entertainment, cultural presentations, historical re-enactments, food courts, live entertainment, craft booths, sporting events and more.
Fremont, NE Reenactments
11520 Meisch House - NHR
The Meisch House is a well preserved and notably elaborate example of one of Nebraska's most common house types: the one-story "square" or "cubic" house. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house was constructed in 1888
South Sioux City, NE National Register