North Platte in Lincoln County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
General Store
In addition, general stores, many times, served as the local community center and place of government.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 9.623′ N, 100° 47.392′ W. Marker is in North Platte, Nebraska, in Lincoln County. Marker can be reached from North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. Marker and general store exhibit are located on the Lincoln County Historical Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2403 North Buffalo Bill Avenue, North Platte NE 69101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ericsson House (a few steps from this marker); Fort McPherson Flagpole (a few steps from this marker); Fort McPherson Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Dick Neve Barber Shop (a few steps from this marker); Fort McPherson (a few steps from this marker); Windmill & Cistern (a few steps from this marker); Maxwell Jail (a few steps from this marker); Pawnee Indian Garden (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Platte.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Lincoln County Historical Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.