North Platte in Lincoln County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Cody-North Cabin
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2013
1. Cody-North Cabin Marker
Cody, Frank and Luther North were for a time partners in a ranch located along the Dismal River in Nebraska.
This cabin was their headquarters. The cabin was moved from its original location to the Bratt Ranch in 1882.
Nate Trego later purchased the cabin and moved it to his ranch near Tryon, Nebraska. The cabin, through the years, has undergone some alteration. Mrs. May Tragus and family donated the cabin and it was moved to the present location.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 9.873′ N, 100° 47.746′ W. Marker is in North Platte, Nebraska, in Lincoln County. Marker can be reached from Scouts Rest Ranch Road (State Highway 56E) 0.2 miles west of North Buffalo Bill Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located within Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, near the north edge of the park, north of the Horse Barn, beside the subject cabin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte NE 69101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1887 Horse Barn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spring House (about 500 feet away); Scout's Rest Ranch
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More about this marker. Marker is an engraved composite plaque, mounted horizontally, at waist-level, on a wooden post.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park
Also see . . . Founding of the Cody-North Ranch. In 1877 Cody contacted Major Frank North, the leader of the Pawnee Scouts, who was living in Sidney, Nebraska. Cody founded the Cody-North Partnership with the North brothers to form a cattle business. North found land along the Dismal River, 65 miles north of North Platte, on which cattle could graze and a ranch could be built. Cody continued touring his “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” show while North purchased cattle at the north end of the Texas cattle trail, near
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2013
2. Cody-North Cabin (front entrance)
![Cody-North Cabin (<i>wide view; marker visible on post near front entrance [left]</i>) image. Click for full size.](Photos4/450/Photo450076.jpg?1017201832900PM "Cody-North Cabin (<i>wide view; marker visible on post near front entrance [left]</i>). Click for full size.")
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2013
3. Cody-North Cabin (wide view; marker visible on post near front entrance [left])
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2013
4. Cody-North Cabin (interior)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2013
5. Cody-North Cabin (interior)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
