Tryon in McPherson County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Nebraska's Last Dry County
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2021
1. Nebraska's Last Dry County Marker
McPherson County was Nebraska’s last “dry” county. No alcohol was sold legally from the county’s founding in 1890 until 2004. Federal Prohibition began in 1920 with the 18th Amendment.
Supporters believed Prohibition would decrease crime and homelessness, while increasing moral virtue, but bootlegging, organized crime, and political corruption thrived nationwide during the "Roaring ‘20s." The 21st Amendment repealed Federal Prohibition in 1933.
The first beer sold in the county was auctioned for $700. The proceeds went to an educational scholarship.
Erected 2018 by Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 547.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2004.
Location. 41° 33.181′ N, 100° 57.498′ W. Marker is in Tryon, Nebraska, in McPherson County. Marker is on Glenn Miller Memorial Highway (State Highway 92) just west of North Anderson Street,
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2021
2. Nebraska's Last Dry County Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2021
3. McPherson County Courthouse
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