Crete in Saline County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Gates College

Photographed By Joan Shurtliff, September 1, 2014

1. Gates College Marker

Inscription. This boulder was placed on the campus of Gates College, Neligh, Nebraska by the Class of 1890. In 1955 it was removed by alumni of Gates College to the Campus of Doane College as a memorial to Gates College and to G.A. Gregory, Doane alumnus, Class of 1882, for twelve years beloved teacher and administrator of Gates College; a trustee of Doane College. In 1925, upon the approval of Gates' alumni and by vote of the trustees of Doane College, Gates College was adopted by and is perpetuated in Doane College.

First graduating class of Gates College, 1890, Anna Clegg; Darley R. Collings; Herbert E. Gregory; Orvilla Smith; Robin L. Warner.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 40° 37.369′ N, 96° 57.081′ W. Marker is in Crete, Nebraska, in Saline County. Marker can be reached from Boswell Avenue. The marker is located next to a sidewalk south of the administration building on the Doane College campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crete NE 68333, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Doane College (here, next to this marker); Navy Department - United States of America (approx. 0.3 miles away); Erected to the memory of Bohemian pioneers in Saline County, Nebraska

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(approx. 3.9 miles away); Nebraska City-Fort Kearny Cutoff (approx. 7 miles away); Pleasant Hill (approx. 7.8 miles away); PFC Charley Havlat (approx. 8.7 miles away); Hotel Wilber (approx. 9.7 miles away); Czech Capital (approx. 9.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crete.

Photographed By Joan Shurtliff, September 1, 2014

2. Gates College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2014, by Joan Shurtliff of Seward, Nebraska. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2014, by Joan Shurtliff of Seward, Nebraska. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.