Crawford in Dawes County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Post Headquarters, 1905
Photographed By Connor Olson, May 25, 2021
1. Post Headquarters, 1905 Marker
Inscription.
Post Headquarters, 1905. . The Post Headquarters was constructed in 1905. The Post Commander's office was located here, along with other administrative offices, post office, and the Fort's telephone exchange. An ornate auditorium on the second floor was often used for parties such the masquerade ball held on on January 2nd, 1906. During World War II this room was partitioned into additional administrative offices. The Nebraska State Historical Society opened the Fort Robinson Museum in Museum in June, 1956, part of the effort to preserve Fort Robinson's heritage.
The Post Headquarters was constructed in 1905. The Post Commander's office was located here, along with other administrative offices, post office, and the Fort's telephone exchange. An ornate auditorium on the second floor was often used for parties such the masquerade ball held on on January 2nd, 1906. During World War II this room was partitioned into additional administrative offices. The Nebraska State Historical Society opened the Fort Robinson Museum in Museum in June, 1956,
part of the effort to preserve Fort Robinson's heritage.
Erected by Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 215.)
Location. 42° 40.109′ N, 103° 27.99′ W. Marker is in Crawford, Nebraska, in Dawes County. Marker can be reached from Bridges to Buttes Byway (U.S. 20) 0.1 miles south of Soldier Creek Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3200 Bridges to Buttes Byway, 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. Ft. Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Flagstaff, 1890
The marker stands in front of the building, center of the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on May 14, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
