Seward in Seward County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Big Blue River, Seward
March 14, 2019
In 1990, to prevent future damages from flooding, several properties, once located in this floodplain were purchased by the city and FEMA.
Silver Jackets brings together federal, state, and local agencies to collaborate in reducing flood risk.
Erected by Nebraska Silver Jackets.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 2019.
Location. 40° 54.167′ N, 97° 5.233′ W. Marker is in Seward, Nebraska, in Seward County. Marker is on McKelvie Road (U.S. 34) 0.1 miles west of Crooked Mile Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level on a power pole in the pull-out on the south side of the highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seward NE 68434, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Plum Creek Prairie Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); Seward, 4th of July City (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named The Big Blue River (approx. 5.8 miles away); Purple Heart Trail (approx. 5.8 miles away); Tall Grass Prairie (approx. 5.8 miles away); Standing Bear and the Ponca Tribe (approx. 5.8 miles away); Historic Milford (approx. 9.2 miles away); The Beaver Crossing Mill (approx. 13.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seward.
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