Bancroft in Cuming County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John G. Neihardt Study
Photographed By TeamOHE, August 31, 2018
1. John G. Neihardt Study Marker
The building was erected on this site in
the 1890s for August Hartman and used as a
residence by various owners until 1964. Poet
John G. Neihardt rented the building from
1911 through 1920 for a study. Here he wrote
his lyrics, prose, and part of the epic A
Cycle of the West. The Neihardt Study was
restored in 1967 and entered in the National
Register of Historic Places in 1970.Erected by Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 291.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 42° 0.667′ N, 96° 34.633′ W. Marker is in Bancroft, Nebraska, in Cuming County. Marker is at the intersection of Elm Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 Elm St, Bancroft NE 68004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John G. Neihardt Center
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2. John G. Neihardt Study Marker
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3. John G. Neihardt Study Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2020, by TeamOHE of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2020, by TeamOHE of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
