"Buffalo Bill"
William Cody (1846 - 1917), famously "Buffalo Bill," was a man of many roles but was highly recognized for his Wild West Show established in Nebraska. Through his entertainment contribution he "popularized the cowboy as a romantic figure in American History."
He was also a soldier, buffalo hunter, Army scout, actor, and rancher.
Cody was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame in 1967-68.
Other Resources:
William F. Cody - manuscript finding aid
Historical Marker: "Scout's Rest"
-Entertainment-
"Nebraska's Unique Contribution to the Entertainment World"
"Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody and the Grand Buffalo Hunt at Niagara Falls"
-Legislature-
Buffalo Bill in Nebraska Legislature
(A publication excerpt highlighting Cody's participation in the Battle of Warbonnet Creek.)
