Near Steinauer in Pawnee County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Village of Steinauer
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2021
1. Village of Steinauer Marker
Warnings to avoid “bloody Kansas” prompted the Steinauer brothers, Anton, Nicholas, and Joseph, to settle here in Pawnee County. They arrived in September 1856, only two years after the creation of Nebraska Territory. Famine and depression had forced them to leave their native Switzerland in 1852.
Although the brothers were among the first to claim land in this area, other immigrants of Swiss, German, Austrian and Bohemian descent soon settled nearby. Nebraska City became their chief social and trading center. Indians, including the Oto, hunted and trapped in the region.
Turkey Creek and Linden were early popular designations for the site which became Steinauer post office in 1874. After the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railway reached Steinauer in 1887, the village grew steadily and incorporation followed in March 1893. With railroad development, St. Joseph, Missouri became the chief urban market for the agricultural products of Steinauer and the surrounding area.
By 1910, the village’s peak population of 248 had been achieved. Over the years, the pronunciation of the name evolved to “Steener” though the original spelling has been retained. Today, Steinauer is a quiet community which remains rooted in the history and traditions of its pioneer settlers.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1856.
Location. 40° 12.254′ N, 96° 10.918′ W. Marker is near Steinauer, Nebraska, in Pawnee County. Marker is on Nebraska Route 67B Spur just west of Nebraska Route 50, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located in a pull-out on the north side of Nebraska 67B, about 3 miles east of Steinauer. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Steinauer NE 68411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Convent House Bed & Breakfast (approx. 2˝ miles away); St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (approx. 2˝ miles away); N.A. Steinauer Home (approx. 2.6 miles away); Opera House (approx. 2.8 miles away); Jailhouse (approx. 2.8 miles away); Community Park (approx. 2.8 miles away); Bank of Steinauer (approx. 2.8 miles away); Steinauer Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Steinauer.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Steinauer Community
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2021
2. Village of Steinauer Marker
Also see . . . Steinauer. Visit Pawnee County website entry (Submitted on February 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
