Near Crawford in Dawes County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Fort Robinson and the Railroad
Erected by Chicago and North Western Transportation Company and Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 368.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 20, 1885.
Location. 42° 39.903′ N, 103° 27.506′ W. Marker is near Crawford, Nebraska, in Dawes County. Marker can be reached from Bridges to Buttes Byway (U.S. 20) south of Soldier Creek Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crawford NE 69339, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. K-9 Training Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sea Level Bench Mark (approx. ¼ mile away); The Flight of the Cheyennes (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cavalry Barracks/Cheyenne Outbreak (approx. 0.3 miles away); Adjuncts Office/Guardhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Crazy Horse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Officers’ Row, 1874-1875 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Robinson (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crawford.
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