Marker Monday: The 100th Meridian
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The 100th longitudinal line west of Greenwich was the major goal set by Congress in building the first transcontinental railroad. ...
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What We Found
Marker Monday: Clay Center
Our Historical Markers across Nebraska highlight fascinating moments and places in our state's past. Today, we're focusing on the city at the literal center of Clay ...
Marker Monday: Harvard Army Air Field
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Harvard Army Air Field, located two miles northeast, was one of eleven army air forces training fields in Nebraska during World War II. The ...
Marker Monday: Bruning Army Air Field
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Bruning Army Air Field, located northeast of here, was one of eleven army airfields in Nebraska during World War II. Construction began in ...
Marker Monday: Territorial Church, Dakota County
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Near here stands the first Lutheran church building constructed in Nebraska. It has occupied this site since 1860. The congregation was first ...
Marker Monday: Crook House
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On April 27, 1875, General George A. Crook assumed command of the Department of the Platte, which then included Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, ...
Marker Monday: Bancroft
Our Historical Markers across Nebraska highlight fascinating moments and places in our state's past. Today, we're focusing on a marker that tells the story of Bancroft ...
Marker Monday: The Flight of the Cheyennes
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Just before 10 P.M. on January 9, 1879, the 130 Cheyennes held in the cavalry barracks made their desperate bid for freedom. After disabling ...
Marker Monday: Elm Creek
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Elm Creek siding was established in August 1866 during construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. The nearby creek provided both water and timber for ...
Marker Monday: Cedar County
Our Historical Markers across Nebraska highlight fascinating moments and places in our state's past. Today we're focusing on a marker that tells the story of Nebraska's ...
Marker Monday: Prisoners of War in Dundy County
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Nebraska 61, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska View this marker's location 40.183812, -101.5308
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In May 1944 German prisoners of war from Camp ...
Marker Monday: The Leavenworth and Pike’s Peak Express
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Texas Ave, Stratton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska 40.148300, -101.2348
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In the spring of 1859 William H. Russell and John S. Jones established ...
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