Beatrice in Gage County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The De Roin & Oregon Trails
Byway 136 was designated the Heritage Highway in part because of the many historic trails that are now part of it. You are standing on the historic De Roin Trail. The De Roin Trail began at the Missouri River port town of Brownville on the eastern edge of Heritage Highway and passed through Beatrice to Alexandria where it connected with the Oregon Trail. The Oregon Trail and Pony Express route intersect near Fairbury and both are commemorated at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park just south of Jansen.
Erected by Heritage Highway U.S. Highway 136 Byway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 15.964′ N, 96° 45.13′ W. Marker is in Beatrice, Nebraska, in Gage County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street (U.S. 136) and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beatrice NE 68310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. River Town Development (here, next to this marker); Homesteading: The Cry was Free Land!!! (here, next to this marker); Railroads: Union Pacific & Burlington Northern (here, next to this marker); Founding of Beatrice, Nebraska Territory (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Gage County Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Civil War and Spanish War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Beatrice Veterans Memorial Wall of Honor (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beatrice.
Also see . . .
1. Overland Trails of Nebraska. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on January 9, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Oregon National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on September 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Heritage Highway Scenic Byway. Nebraska Tourism Commission website entry (Submitted on January 9, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.