Near Crawford in Dawes County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Fort Robinson and the Railroad
Photographed By Connor Olson, May 25, 2021
1. Fort Robinson and the Railroad Marker
On January 20, 1885. Congress granted the
Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad
a right-of-way through the Fort Robinson Military
Reservation. Later this line was acquired by the
Chicago and North Western. With direct rail access
in 1886, the fort continued to expand its regional
importance, and its military use was assured
well into the twentieth century. The railroad's
arrival also spurred settlement with the founding
of the town of Crawford in 1886.Erected by Chicago and North Western Transportation Company; Nebraska State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 20, 1885.
Location. 42° 39.903′ N, 103° 27.506′ W. Marker is near Crawford, Nebraska, in Dawes County. Marker can be reached from Bridges to Buttes Byway (U.S. 20) south of Soldier Creek Road, on the right when traveling
Photographed By Connor Olson, May 25, 2021
2. Overgrown rail near the marker
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. K-9 Training Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sea Level Bench Mark (approx. ¼ mile away); The Flight of the Cheyennes (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cavalry Barracks/Cheyenne Outbreak (approx. 0.3 miles away); Adjuncts Office/Guardhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Crazy Horse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Officers’ Row, 1874-1875 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Robinson (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crawford.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2021, by Connor Olson of Lemmon, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2021, by Connor Olson of Lemmon, South Dakota. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
