North Platte in Lincoln County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

General Store

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2021

1. General Store Marker

Inscription. A general store was the Wal-Mart of the 19th Century. It supplied the local community with all the items needed for everyday living. The merchandise reflected the needs of the population, whether it was a farming community or ranching community. The goods displayed on the shelves and counters are actual items that would have been found in general stores all over this part of the country.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in

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Central Nebraska and in the Platte River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

on the Great Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

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

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2021

2. General Store Marker

Marker is mounted just left of front entrance.

General Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2021

3. General Store

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2021

4. General Store

General Store Merchandise image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2021

5. General Store Merchandise

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2021

6. General Store Merchandise

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 372 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.