Arapahoe in Furnas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Marking First Homestead in Furnas Co.
by John A. Nilson
— May 1, 1871 —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 6, 2021
1. Marking First Homestead in Furnas County Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1871.
Location. 40° 18.34′ N, 99° 54.43′ W. Marker is in Arapahoe, Nebraska, in Furnas County. Marker is on West Street south of Chestnut Street (U.S. 34), on the left when traveling south. Marker is located near the northeast corner of the West Street/Vine Street intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arapahoe NE 68922, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Burton's Bend (approx. 5˝ miles away).
Also see . . . Furnas County, Nebraska. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 6, 2021
2. Marking First Homestead in Furnas Co. Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 6, 2021
3. Welcome to Arapahoe Sign on U.S. Hwy 34 at West Street
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
